TERRA ALBA
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Terra Alba.
Terra Alba - as a noun
Finely pulverized gypsum used especially as a pigment
Fine white clay used in making tobacco pipes and pottery and in whitening leather
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pipeclayA fine usually white clay formed by the weathering of aluminous minerals (as feldspar); used in ceramics and as an absorbent and as a filler (e.g., in paper)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
china claychina stonekaolinkaolineporcelain clayExample Sentences
"The walls of the old house were coated with terra alba to give them a smooth finish."
"The artist used terra alba to create a subtle highlight in the painting."
"The ancient Egyptians used terra alba in their decorative pottery."
"The potter applied a thin layer of terra alba to the clay before firing it."
"The use of terra alba dates back to ancient times."
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