kaolin
IPA: kˈaʊɫɪn
noun
- A fine clay, rich in kaolinite, used in ceramics, paper-making, etc.
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Examples of "kaolin" in Sentences
- It is made from a mixture without kaolin.
- It may turn into kaolin by silicification.
- Others contain fine scales of kaolin or of mica.
- There is abundance of clay, kaolin and aquamarine.
- Other alumosilicates such as kaolin are used as well.
- They appear to be similar to Fuller's earth, and to Kaolin.
- Originally, kaolin was used as the adsorbent and pectin as the emollient.
- Polyethylene or polypropylene resins with talc or kaolin fillers are preferred.
- A method for improving the brightness and whiteness of kaolin clays or the like.
- The high energy current can interrupt the continuity of the settled layers of kaolin and reduce the simplicity of the estimation methods.