Kaolin
noun
A type of soft, white clay used for making porcelain and some types of medicine.
The pottery is made of fine white clay, or kaolin, which gives it a distinctive look. Some stomach soothers contain kaolin to help ease discomfort.
Often appears as...
- kaolin clay
- kaolin-based medicine
Usage tips
General, Technical
noun
A type of soft, white clay used for making porcelain and some types of medicine.
The pottery is made of fine white clay, or kaolin, which gives it a distinctive look. Some stomach soothers contain kaolin to help ease discomfort.
Often appears as...
- kaolin clay
- kaolin-based medicine
Usage tips
General, Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Not Edible
Kaolin is used in medicine but should not be eaten alone or in large amounts.
While kaolin is found in antacids, eating kaolin clay by itself can be harmful.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Craft
Kaolin is crucial in the art of porcelain-making known as 'china' in many cultures.
Traditional Chinese kaolin porcelain is prized for its smoothness and translucency.
Pro Tip 3/3Geology Jargon
In geology, kaolin refers specifically to the mineral, not just any white clay.
The geologist identified the mineral deposit as kaolin, suitable for industrial use.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Edible
Kaolin is used in medicine but should not be eaten alone or in large amounts.
While kaolin is found in antacids, eating kaolin clay by itself can be harmful.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Craft
Kaolin is crucial in the art of porcelain-making known as 'china' in many cultures.
Traditional Chinese kaolin porcelain is prized for its smoothness and translucency.
Pro Tip 3/3Geology Jargon
In geology, kaolin refers specifically to the mineral, not just any white clay.
The geologist identified the mineral deposit as kaolin, suitable for industrial use.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Edible
Kaolin is used in medicine but should not be eaten alone or in large amounts.
While kaolin is found in antacids, eating kaolin clay by itself can be harmful.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Craft
Kaolin is crucial in the art of porcelain-making known as 'china' in many cultures.
Traditional Chinese kaolin porcelain is prized for its smoothness and translucency.
Pro Tip 3/3Geology Jargon
In geology, kaolin refers specifically to the mineral, not just any white clay.
The geologist identified the mineral deposit as kaolin, suitable for industrial use.
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