kaolinite

noun

ka·o·lin·ite ˈkā-ə-lə-ˌnīt

: a white mineral consisting of a hydrous silicate of aluminum that constitutes the principal mineral in kaolin

kaolinitic

ˌkā-ə-lə-ˈni-tik

adjective

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of kaolinite was in 1867

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“Kaolinite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kaolinite. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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kaolinite

noun

ka·olin·ite

ˈkā-ə-lə-ˌnīt

: a mineral that consists of a silicate of aluminum and is the principal mineral in kaolin

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