About The Word Kaolin
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Kaolin
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What's The Definition Of Kaolin?
[n] 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)
Synonyms | Synonyms for Kaolin: china clay | china stone | kaoline | porcelain clay | terra alba Related Terms | Find terms related to Kaolin: See Also | clay | Kaopectate Kaolin In Webster's Dictionary \Ka"o*lin\, Kaoline \Ka"o*line\, n. [Chin. kao-ling.]
(Min.)
A very pure white clay, ordinarily in the form of an
impalpable powder, and used to form the paste of porcelain;
China clay; porcelain clay. It is chiefly derived from the
decomposition of common feldspar.
Note: The name is now applied to all porcelain clays which
endure the fire without discoloration.
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