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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A common hydrous aluminosilicate mineral found in sediments, soils and sedimentary rocks, Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄; one of the kaolin group of minerals. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a mineral consisting of aluminum silicate; main source of kaolin wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

china claykaolinkaolinelithomargalithomargepaper clay

Etymology

From kaolin + -ite (see kaolin for more).

Related phrases

china claysedimentary rock

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