kaoline (Meaning)
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)
kaoline (n.)
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.
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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)A v
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In the rural community of Cornwall, England, kaolin mining and production have been a staple of the local economy for centuries.
The unique properties of kaolin, including its fine particle size, high purity, and bright white color, make it a valuable ingredient in a variety of industrial applications.
The Cornwall region possesses vast kaolin deposits, formed through the weathering of granite rocks over millions of years.
Kaolin is widely used in the manufacturing of ceramics, such as porcelain, bone china, and tiles, where it contributes to their characteristic strength, whiteness, and translucency.
