fireclay

noun

fire·​clay ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌklā How to pronounce fireclay (audio)
: clay capable of withstanding high temperatures that is used especially for firebrick and crucibles

Examples of fireclay in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Porcelain Sharing some similarities with fireclay, porcelain is also a non-porous and low-maintenance sink material. Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2024 Stone sinks also tend to be among the most expensive to install compared to stainless steel or fireclay. Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2024 But, unlike fireclay, porcelain is constructed from a mixture of clay and other minerals and fired at a lower temperature. Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2024 Vintage Lighting + Worn Wood In the petite powder bath, floor-to-ceiling beadboard provides the backdrop for a fireclay sink surrounded by a reclaimed pine backsplash and countertop. Rhonda Reinhart, Country Living, 8 Sep. 2023 The faucet can be pushed down to hide in one of Baveno’s fireclay sinks and a cutting board can cover the entire sink. oregonlive, 3 Feb. 2023 There’s a plunging, fireclay Shaws sink, hand made in a factory in Lancashire, that turned out to be identical to the one my mother has in her kitchen. Jo Rodgers, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2021 Steeped in history, Shaws has been making fireclay sinks since 1897, while Perrin & Rowe has engineered faucets and fixtures to perfection. Jessica Dailey, Town & Country, 4 June 2021 The blue fireclay tile was one of the more expensive purchases for the room, but Lyons sourced the Carrara mosaic tile locally at an affordable price. Juliet Izon, House Beautiful, 19 Mar. 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fireclay was in 1686

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“Fireclay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fireclay. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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fireclay

noun
fire·​clay -ˌklā How to pronounce fireclay (audio)
: clay capable of resisting high temperatures that is used especially for firebrick or heat-resistant containers

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