(n) 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), Syn.terra alba, porcelain clay, kaoline, china stone, kaolin
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53
{ } 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ The name is now applied to all porcelain clays which endure the fire without discoloration. [ 1913 Webster ]
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