{ Kaolin, Kaoline } (?), n. [Chin. kao-ling.] (Min.) A very pure white clay, ordinarily in the form of an impalpable powder, and used to form the paste of porcelain; China clay; porcelain clay. It is chiefly derived from the decomposition of common feldspar.
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&hand_; The name is now applied to all porcelain clays which endure the fire without discoloration.
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