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ball clay
a fine dark kaolinic clay that turns white or nearly white when fired, used in the manufacture of a wide variety of ceramic wares in combination with other clays for its exceptional bonding properties and plasticity. -
flocculant
a chemical for producing flocculation of suspended particles, as to improve the plasticity of clay for ceramic purposes. -
plastometer
an instrument for measuring the plasticity of a substance. -
semiplastic
imperfectly plastic; in a state between rigidity and plasticity. -
softener
Chemistry. any admixture to a substance for promoting or increasing its softness, smoothness, or plasticity. water softener.