Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

paper clay

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.22 in modern English

Syllables: pa-per -clay
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Synonym of kaolin; also similarly uniform light-coloured clay composed of fine particles.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Clay mixed with shredded paper or other fibres, valued for its strength and light weight in the production of large ceramic works.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"It is a good specimen of the variety of fire-clay, which is used for facing paperhangings, and is sold as paper clay."
"Ceramic paperclay contains a special balance of organic cellulose fibers (like those in recycled paper pulp) dispersed uniformly within a base of inorganic traditional clay."
"[title] Paper/Clay and Method of Preparation"

Etymology

From paper + clay, from its use in the manufacture of paper and wallpaper.

Usage

Inflected Forms

paper clays (plural) paperclay (alternative) paper-clay (alternative)

Synonyms

kaolin

Questions

What does paper clay mean?: Synonym of kaolin; also similarly uniform light-coloured clay composed of fine particles.
Where does paper clay come from?: From paper + clay, from its use in the manufacture of paper and wallpaper.

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