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clays
noun(clay)an earthy material that is plastic when moist but hard when fired, that is composed mainly of fine particles of hydrous aluminum silicates and other minerals, and that is used for brick, tile, and pottery; specifically : soil composed chiefly of this material having particles less than a specified size
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noun(clay)earth, mud
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noun(clay)a substance that resembles clay in plasticity and is used for modeling
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noun(clay)kaolin
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noun(clay)highly plastic grayish-white clay used especially in making tobacco pipes and for whitening leather
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noun(clay)a plastic clay suitable for making pottery —called also potter's earth