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pipe clay

–noun
a fine, white clay used for making tobacco pipes, whitening parts of military or other dress, etc.

Origin:
1750–60

pipe-clay

[pahyp-kley]
–verb (used with object)
to whiten with pipe clay.

Origin:
1825–35
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pipe clay  
n.  A fine white clay used in making tobacco pipes and pottery and in whitening leather.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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