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pipeclay

/ˈpaɪpkleɪ/
noun
  1. A fine, white clay used for making tobacco pipes and pottery, and for whitening materials.
    • Soldiers used pipeclay to whiten their belts and uniforms.
    • Pipeclay is also used in some ceramic glazes for a smooth finish.
    • The artisan shaped the pipeclay into a delicate smoking pipe.
Synonyms
kaolin
verb
  1. To whiten or clean with pipeclay.
    • The museum conservator pipeclayed the antique figurine to restore its color.
    • They used to pipeclay their gloves as part of the dress uniform.
    • He pipeclayed his boots until they gleamed for the parade.
Synonyms
whitenbleach
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