KAOLIN


Meaning of KAOLIN in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkeɪəlɪn ]

n. a fine soft white clay produced by the decomposition of other clays or feldspar, used esp. for making porcelain and in medicines. Also called china clay. øøkaolinic adj. kaolinize v.tr. (also -ise). [F f. Chin. gaoling the name of a mountain f. gao high + ling hill]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.