fireclay

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈfaɪəkleɪ/


Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
fireclay / ˈfaɪəˌkleɪ/
  1. a heat-resistant clay used in the making of firebricks, furnace linings, etc
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
fire clay′, 
  1. Building, Ceramicsa refractory clay used for making crucibles, firebricks, etc.
  • 1810–20

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