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kaolinite

/ˈkeɪ.ə.lɪˌnaɪt/

/ˈkeɪ.əˌlaɪt/

Translations

kaolinitenoun

kaolinites

каолинит

Kaolinite is a key component in the production of porcelain.

Каолинит является ключевым компонентом в производстве фарфора.

Synonyms

kaolin

china clay

porcelain clay

hydrated aluminum silicate

hydrated aluminosilicate

kaoliniteadjective

/ˈkeɪ.ə.lɪˌnaɪt/

/ˈkeɪ.əˌlaɪt/

Used attributively in phrases such as "kaolinite deposits"; non-gradable

Synonyms

kaolinitic

kaolinic

Definitions

kaolinitenoun

A white or gray clay mineral that is a hydrous aluminum silicate, commonly found in sedimentary rocks and used in the production of ceramics, paper, rubber, and many other products.

The pottery workshop sourced high-quality kaolinite for their porcelain creations.

kaoliniteadjective

Consisting of, containing, or relating to kaolinite (the mineral).

The kaolinite layers were easily distinguished from the surrounding sandstone.