kaolin Meaning & Definition
What Does Kaolin Mean?
Kaolin is a noun that means A fine clay, rich in kaolinite, used in ceramics, papermaking, etc.
Word Facts for Kaolin
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkeɪ.ə.lɪn/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | terra alba, china stone and kaoline |
| Plural | kaolins |
Kaolin Definition (Noun)
- A fine clay, rich in kaolinite, used in ceramics, papermaking, etc.
Synonyms of Kaolin
Kaolin synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
kaolin (countable and uncountable, plural kaolins)
Words That Rhyme With Kaolin
Origin of Kaolin
From French kaolin, François Xavier d'Entrecolles's irregular romanization of the Mandarin pronunciation of Chinese 高嶺土 / 高岭土 (gāolǐngtǔ, “Gaoling earth”), from 高嶺 / 高岭 (Gāolǐng, “High Ridge”), a village in Fuliang County, Jingdezhen Prefecture, Jiangxi Province, that became Jingdezhen's primary source of this kind of clay during the early to mid-Qing dynasty.
How to Pronounce Kaolin
The standard pronunciation of kaolin is /ˈkeɪ.ə.lɪn/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (keɪ).
Common Questions About Kaolin
What part of speech is kaolin?
Kaolin is a noun.
What is another word for kaolin?
You can replace kaolin with words such as terra alba, china stone and kaoline. See the full list of kaolin synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of kaolin?
The plural of kaolin is kaolins.