china clay
china clay · china clays
каолин, каолинит
Kaolin
Synonym of kaolinSynonym of kaolin.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)Synonym of kaolin.
More definitions
- 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)
Origin
From its chief original use in Jingdezhen, China.From its chief original use in Jingdezhen, China.
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Forms
plural: china clays| Singular | china clay |
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Synonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- 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):china stonekaolinkaolineporcelain clayterra alba
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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