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kaolin

/ˈkeɪ.ə.lɪn/
Meanings
  • noun

    A soft, white, claylike mineral consisting mainly of hydrated aluminum silicates, used in the manufacture of china and porcelain.

Synonyms

E559 , anti-caking agent , china clay , paper clay
Rhymes
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coal tin , oil tin , mole kin
Variants
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kaolin , kaolins
Etymology
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Derived from the name of the Kaoling River in China, where the clay was first discovered.

Trivia
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  1. Kaolin is the most widely used clay in the world.

  2. The largest kaolin deposit is located in Georgia, USA.

  3. Kaolin was used as a sunscreen by ancient Egyptians.

  4. Kaolin is also used in the production of paper, rubber, and paint.

Related Concepts
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  1. China clay: Another name for kaolin clay.

  2. Porcelain: A type of ceramic material made from kaolin and other minerals, fired at high temperatures to create a hard, white, translucent material.

Culture
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Kaolin has been used in art and ceramics for thousands of years. It is the primary ingredient in the production of porcelain and is also used in cosmetics due to its soft, white color and smooth texture.

How to Memorize "kaolin"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a soft, white, powdery substance like flour. This is the texture and appearance of kaolin.

  2. associate

    - Associate kaolin with the production of fine china and porcelain. Visualize the delicate, intricate designs created using this mineral.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that KAOLIN starts with the same letters as 'Kaoling River' in China, where this mineral was first discovered.

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