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noun

Kaoline, Kaolin n. (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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Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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... which to make money. They were already planting a considerable number of walnut trees, and were growing crops under the trees, planting crops of millet first, and then of soy beans later in the season. Another crop they use is called kaolin ...

— Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Fourteenth Annual Meeting • Various

Words linked to "Kaoline" : porcelain clay, terra alba, china clay, kaolin, clay, art paper, Kaopectate