What does kaolin mean?
Kaolin means A fine clay, rich in kaolinite, used in ceramics, papermaking, etc..
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/ˈkeɪ.ə.lɪn/ · noun
A fine clay, rich in kaolinite, used in ceramics, papermaking, etc..
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 […].
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Kaolin means A fine clay, rich in kaolinite, used in ceramics, papermaking, etc..
Common synonyms include china clay, E559, paper clay, lithomarge.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
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.
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