Chamotte

//ʃəˈmɑt// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A ceramic raw material with a high percentage of silica and alumina. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From French chamotte, from German Schamotte, of uncertain origin.

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