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PORCELLANITE

\pˈɔːsɪlˌana͡ɪt], \pˈɔːsɪlˌana‍ɪt], \p_ˈɔː_s_ɪ_l_ˌa_n_aɪ_t]\

Definitions of PORCELLANITE

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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A semi-vitrified clay.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A term applied to a clay or shale which has been converted by heat into a porcelain-like mass, varying in colours nad degrees of hardness.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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