kaolinite

noun

ka·​o·​lin·​ite ˈkā-ə-lə-ˌnīt How to pronounce kaolinite (audio)
: a white mineral consisting of a hydrous silicate of aluminum that constitutes the principal mineral in kaolin
kaolinitic adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 7 Oct. 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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