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Princeton's WordNet

  1. terra albanoun

    finely pulverized gypsum used especially as a pigment

  2. pipeclay, terra albanoun

    fine white clay used in making tobacco pipes and pottery and in whitening leather

  3. china clay, china stone, kaolin, kaoline, porcelain clay, terra albanoun

    a fine usually white clay formed by the weathering of aluminous minerals (as feldspar); used in ceramics and as an absorbent and as a filler (e.g., in paper)

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  1. terra alba

    Terra Alba, which translates to "white earth", is a term that generally refers to finely powdered or purified forms of white minerals, often used in a variety of industries. These can include various types of gypsum, calcium sulfate, or other white mineral products. Its uses range from food additives and pharmaceuticals to ceramics, paint, and beyond.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of terra alba in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of terra alba in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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