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
- 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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