chamotte

English

Etymology

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

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

Further reading
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