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Alternative spellings
kaoline

Etymology
Kaolin comes from the Chinese words �� (g�olíng) (meaning high hill) in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China, the location this clay was first found.

Noun
kaolin

1. A fine clay, rich in kaolinite, used in ceramics, paper-making, etc.

Synonyms
china clay
E559 when used as an anti-caking agent

Related terms
kaolinite

Translations
Chinese: �� (cít�)
Spanish: caolín m

References
Krueger, Dennis (December 1982). "Why On Earth Do They Call It Throwing?" Studio Potter Vol. 11, Number 1.¹ (etymology)

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