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• Clay — For other uses, see Clay (disambiguation). The Gay Head cliffs in Martha s Vineyard consist almost entirely of clay. Clay is a general term including many combinations of one or more clay minerals with traces of metal oxides and organic… …   Wikipedia

• Clay Allison — This article is about the gunfighter. For the 1980s band with an alias of the same name, see Opal (band). Clay Allison (September 2, 1840 – July 3, 1887) was a Texas cattle rancher and gunfighter. He is one of the best known historic figures of… …   Wikipedia

• clay mineral — any of a group of hydrous aluminum silicate minerals, as kaolinite, illite, and montmorillonite, that constitute the major portion of most clays. [1945 50] * * * Any of a group of important hydrous aluminum silicates with a layered structure and… …   Universalium

• Clay pot filter — The clay pot filter purifies water by passing it through the pores of a ceramic which has been fired in an open dung fire. These filters, intended to be affordable for developing countries, were developed by an Australian materials scientist and… …   Wikipedia

• clay — 1. noun /kleɪ/ a) A mineral substance made up of small crystals of silica and alumina, that is ductile when moist; the material of pre fired ceramics. The French Open is played on clay. b) An earth material with ductile …   Wiktionary

• Clay Forau Soalaoi — The Right Honourable Clay Forau Soalaoi MP Minister for Police, National Security and Correctional Services In office 18 April 2011 – 9 November 2011 Prime Minister Danny Phil …   Wikipedia

• clay —    Mud; moist, sticky dirt. In ceramics, clay is the basic material, usually referring to any of a certain variety of mixtures of such ingredients fine grained, firm earthy material that is plastic when wet, brittle when dry, and very hard when… …   Glossary of Art Terms

• clay — noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English, from Old English clǣg; akin to Old High German klīwa bran, Latin gluten glue, Middle Greek glia Date: before 12th century 1. a. an earthy material that is plastic when moist but hard when… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• structural clay products — Introduction       ceramic products intended for use in building construction. Typical structural clay products are building brick, paving brick, terra cotta facing tile, roofing tile, and drainage pipe. These objects are made from commonly… …   Universalium

• Wood-fired oven — Wood fired ovens are distinct from wood cookstoves such which have a hot cooking surface for pots and pans, like on a gas or electric stove. A wood cookstove may also have an oven but it is separate from the fire chamber. Regardless of material… …   Wikipedia

• Metal clay — Pendant made from metal clay with gold powder Metal clay is a crafting medium consisting of very small particles of metal such as silver, gold, platinum, or copper mixed with an organic binder and water for use in making jewelry, beads and small… …   Wikipedia