kaoline meaning

UK US /ˈkaʊlɪn/ 2 syllables

kaoline (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).

Definition of kaoline

  1. 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)

    Synonyms: china clay, china stone, kaolin, porcelain clay, terra alba

    Type of: clay

How to pronounce kaoline

kaoline is pronounced /ˈkaʊlɪn/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with KA · words ending in NE · 7-letter words

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