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Soft brick

Scope note

Weak, non-weather-resistant brick fired at low temperature ranges or remote from the fire in the kiln; suitable for use as backing brick.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300010610

Broader Terms used

fired brick

Narrower Terms used

sammel brick
place brick
grizzle

Created

13yrs ago

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