First Known Use: circa 1741
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kaolin
noun ka·o·lin \ˈkā-ə-lən\
Definition of KAOLIN
: a fine usually white clay that is used in ceramics and refractories, as a filler or extender, and in medicine especially as an adsorbent in the treatment of diarrhea
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Origin of KAOLIN
French kaolin, from Gaoling hill in China
KAOLIN Defined for Kids
kaolin
noun ka·o·lin \ˈkā-ə-lən\
Definition of KAOLIN for Kids
: a very pure white clay used in making porcelain
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kaolin
noun ka·olin \ˈkā-ə-lən\
Medical Definition of KAOLIN
: a fine usually white clay that is used in ceramics and refractories, as a filler or extender, and in medicine especially as an adsorbent in the treatment of diarrhea (as in food poisoning or dysentery)
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