Noun: kaolin key-u-lin
- 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)
"Kaolin is widely used in the production of fine porcelain";
- china clay, china stone, kaoline, porcelain clay, terra alba
Derived forms: kaolins
Type of: clay
Part of: Kaopectate
Encyclopedia: Kaolin, Pennsylvania