Found 2 items, similar to Kaolin.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: kaolin kaolin n : 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) [syn: china clay , china stone, kaoline, porcelain clay, terra alba ]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Kaolin Kaolin \Ka"o*lin\, Kaoline \Ka"o*line\, n. [Chin. kao-ling.] (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. [1913 Webster] Note: The name is now applied to all porcelain clays which endure the fire without discoloration. [1913 Webster]