kaolin

noun

ka·​o·​lin ˈkā-ə-lən How to pronounce kaolin (audio)
: 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 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 The Mega Greens Galaxy Pack is a deep-cleaning, detoxifying mask that uses white kaolin clay and vitamin-rich leafy greens to rejuvenate skin gently. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 27 Nov. 2023 The interior, which has the feel of a museum cafe, is spare and clean — and loud, no thanks to the kaolin clay porcelain floors, marble tables and soaring ceiling. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2023 This is due to vitamin-forward Canadian colloidal clay, soothing kaolin and bentonite clays, antioxidant-rich sea kelp, and rejuvenating lactic acid. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 11 July 2023 What’s Great About It The weightless formula has kaolin clay for long-lasting oil control. Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2023 Amazonian white clay, kaolin clay, and bentonite clay are magnets for excess oil, impurities, and blackheads, which means your skin will look visibly more refined in just 10 minutes. Nykia Spradley, Allure, 19 July 2023

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Word History

Etymology

French kaolin, from Gaoling hill in China

First Known Use

circa 1741, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kaolin was circa 1741

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Cite this Entry

“Kaolin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kaolin. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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 How to pronounce kaolin (audio)
: 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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