chamotte

chamotte

English

Etymology

From French chamotte, from German Schamotte, of uncertain origin.

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /ʃəˈmɑt/
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ʃəˈmɒt/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɒt

Noun

chamotte (countable and uncountable, plural chamottes)

  1. A ceramic raw material with a high percentage of silica and alumina.
    Synonyms: firesand, grog

French

Etymology

    Borrowed from German Schamotte.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /ʃa.mɔt/

    Noun

    chamotte f (plural chamottes)

    1. chamotte

    Derived terms

    • chamotteux

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