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Kaolin

Kaolin Meaning & Definition
Kaolin Definition And Meaning

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

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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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