Found 2 items, similar to kaoline.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: kaoline
kaoline
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,
kaolin,
porcelain clay,
terra alba
]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Kaoline
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]