pipeclay

pipeclay
pipe clay n.
A fine white clay used in making tobacco pipes and pottery and in whitening leather.

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  • pipeclay — /ˈpaɪpkleɪ/ (say puypklay) noun a fine white clay used for making tobacco pipes, whitening parts of military or other dress, and traditionally by Aboriginal people for bodily adornment, etc …  

  • Parque Nacional Pipeclay — Pipeclay es un parque nacional en Queensland (Australia), ubicado a 165 km al norte de Brisbane …   Enciclopedia Universal

  • Parque Nacional Pipeclay — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda Pipeclay es un parque nacional en Queensland (Australia), ubicado a 165 km al norte de Brisbane. Datos Área: 20.000 m² Coordenadas: 25°59′12″S …   Wikipedia Español

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