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Word: Kaolin
Speech Type: Noun
early 18th century: from French, from Chinese gāolǐng, literally ‘high hill’, the name of a mountain in Jiangxi province where the clay is found
ˈkeɪəlɪn
a fine soft white clay, resulting from the natural decomposition of other clays or feldspar. It is used for making porcelain and china, as a filler in paper and textiles, and in medicinal absorbents.
Short Definition:fine soft white clay, resulting from natural decomposition of other clays or feldspar
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