ball clay en · NOUN
Etymology
Clay of this kind found in Dorset and Devon, England, used to be cut into balls that weighed 30 pounds.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A type of clay that commonly consists of 20-80% kaolinite, 10-25% mica, and 6-65% quartz.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ball clays | Number=Plur | lexicographic |