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clay

UK/klei/US
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Definitions

n.

A fine-grained, sticky earth material that is soft when wet and hardens when fired; used in ceramics and pottery.

黏土,泥土

v.

To apply or treat with clay; to purify using clay.

涂黏土;用黏土净化

Root Breakdown

Native English
clayother
=clay

Common Collocations

  • 1.clay soil粘土土壤
  • 2.clay pottery陶土陶器

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The potter shaped the clay into a beautiful vase on the wheel.

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