kaolin
Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈkeɪ.ə.lɪn/
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ˈkeɪ.ə.lɪn
Noun
A fine clay, rich in kaolinite, used in ceramics, papermaking, etc.
Usage- Countable
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The composition of the Eastern or proper China ware, according to accounts that have great marks of authenticity, is from two earths; one of which is, as was before mentioned, vitrescent, and is called Petunse; the other a refractory or apyrous earth; and called Kaolin.
Grind with strong arm, the circling chertz betwixt, / Your pure Ka-o-lins and Pe-tun-tses mixt […].
Noun
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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kaolinskaoline