fireclay

noun
fire·​clay | \ ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌklā How to pronounce fireclay (audio) \

Definition of fireclay

: clay capable of withstanding high temperatures that is used especially for firebrick and crucibles

Examples of fireclay in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The large central island with a modern fireclay farmhouse sink has a waterfall-edge countertop made of Neolith Estatuario, a cost-effective Carrara marble lookalike. Marni Elyse Katz, BostonGlobe.com, "With little kids in tow, a South End family wanted space for all-ages socializing at home," 30 Mar. 2018

First Known Use of fireclay

1686, in the meaning defined above

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