单词 | kaolin |
释义 | kaolin/ˈkeɪəlɪn /noun [mass noun] 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. Also called china clay.Surprisingly, many of these are inorganic minerals; for example talc and kaolin or china clay....
Derivativeskaolinize
kaolinicOriginEarly 18th century: from French, from Chinese gāolǐng, literally 'high hill', the name of a mountain in Jiangxi province where the clay is found. |
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