kaolin

noun

ka·​o·​lin ˈkā-ə-lən 

: 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

Step 2: Apply the soothing kaolin and bentonite clay mask that neutralizes step one. —India Espy-Jones, Essence, 3 May 2024

The Glacier Cream boasts an impressive ingredient list, with kaolin clay to separate and define texture, vegetable glycerin to deeply nourish your strands, and caffeine to support hair growth. —Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2024

Klee Naturals makeup is made with natural ingredients such as kaolin clay, argan oil, and jojoba oil, which are known to nourish and protect the skin. —Rich Scherr, Parents, 9 Jan. 2024

Only close inspection reveals that its surface is covered with patterns made by dried, cracked kaolin. —Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 24 Nov. 2023

Word History

Etymology

French kaolin, from Gaoling hill in China

First Known Use

circa 1741, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

kaolin

noun

ka·​olin

ˈkā-ə-lən

: a fine usually white clay used in making porcelain, in paper, and in medicines that treat diarrhea

Medical Definition

kaolin

noun

ka·​olin ˈkā-ə-lən 

: 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)