china clay

noun

1. kaolin.

china clay

noun

1. another name for kaolin

Word History and Origins

Origin of china clay¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

A historic site in Cornwall known for being the birthplace of the china clay industry has been put up for sale.

From BBC

The joint venture between china clay company Imerys and British Lithium aims to operate the UK's "leading lithium hub" within five years.

From BBC

It is part of a project to regenerate the town of St Austell, which used to have a thriving china clay industry.

From BBC

In later years he wrote about rugby for the Sunday Telegraph and was employed in the china clay industry for 30 years.

From The Guardian

The attraction, which was built in a 160-year-old china clay quarry, will formally start consulting on the redundancies on Wednesday.

From BBC