gres

Definitions of gres
  1. noun
    ceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat
    synonyms: loza, loza de barro
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    types:
    mayólica
    highly decorated earthenware with a glaze of tin oxide
  2. noun
    ceramic ware that is fired in high heat and vitrified and nonporous
    synonyms: cerámica de gres
  3. noun
    clay that does not contain any iron; used in making pottery or for modeling
    synonyms: barro
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    type of:
    arcilla
    a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
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