bone ash

noun

: the white porous residue chiefly of tribasic calcium phosphate from bones calcined in air used especially in making pottery and glass and in cleaning jewelry

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Historically, this material is made with china clay, china stone, and bone ash. —

Kelsey Mulvey, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2023 So, why bone ash? —

Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 June 2021 Though, unlike traditional bone china, this fine china porcelain is made without animal bone ash for a vegan-friendly tea time. —

Deanne Revel, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Jan. 2023 Bone china is in the ceramic family, but animal bone ash is added to strengthen stoneware. —

Deanne Revel, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Jan. 2023 Fish and Chips, the main plate, uses fish-bone ash in the clay body and potato peelings in the glazing. —

Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2022 The exact composition of porcelain varies depending on its use and the manufacturer, although one common ingredient is kaolin, a soft white clay that is combined with other ingredients like bone ash, sand, magnesium, quartz, and feldspar. —

Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 June 2021 The process of making bone ash is a bit complicated. —

Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 June 2021 Specifically, bone china is made up of at least 25% bone ash. —

Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 June 2021