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ARGIL [2 records]

Record 1 2016-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
  • Clay and Clay Products (Ceramics)
DEF

A plastic clay free from iron and devoid of fissility, suitable for modeling or making of pottery or adapted for use on a potter's wheel. It is white after burning.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
  • Terres et glaçures (Ind. de la céramique)
DEF

Argile douce au toucher, blanche ou colorée, qui peut se façonner sans addition d'eau.

CONT

Les argiles communes, terres à briques ou à pots, et argiles de la majorité des séries sédimentaires sont en majeure partie formées d'illite.

Spanish

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Record 2 1992-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Art Supplies
  • Pottery

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel d'artistes
  • Poteries

Spanish

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