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

Examples of kaolin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Brady and his colleagues stuck their beeswax templates onto a slab of sandstone, then spattered it with paint from white kaolin clay and water. — Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, 2 June 2020 When mixed with water and sprayed, the kaolin clay product creates a white particle film on foliage and fruit that confuses the insects. — Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 11 May 2020 Look for ingredients like glycolic acid, salicylic acid, charcoal, and kaolin (a kind of white clay). — Deanna Pai, Glamour, 4 Sep. 2019 To make fewer washes count, apply Playa’s Healing Hair Masque after shampooing, which contains scalp rebalancing kaolin clay, as well as amla oil to strengthen strands and prevent premature fading. — Caitie Kelly, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2020 If your skin is particularly dry or sensitive, consider this soap by Honest Amish, which calls upon naturally occurring white kaolin clay. — Billy Cadden, Popular Science, 28 Mar. 2019 This mask is made with a blend of charcoal, volcanic ash, and kaolin and bentonite clays to remove impurities, exfoliate, absorb excess oils, remove toxins, and reduce inflammation. — Tanisha Pina, Allure, 1 Aug. 2018 To avoid this problem, keep plants indoors until early summer, or cover outdoor plants with floating row cover or dust the foliage with kaolin clay (re-apply it after rain). — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, 27 July 2018 It’s made of cornstarch and kaolin clay, among a few moisturizing ingredients like shea butter, and is scented with jasmine. — Louise Green, SELF, 5 July 2018 See More

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More Definitions for kaolin

kaolin

noun

ka·o·lin | \ ˈkā-ə-lən

Kids Definition of kaolin

: a very pure white clay used in making porcelain

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)