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kaolin

/ˈkeɪ.ə.lɪn/

Traduction: Argile blanche fine formée par l'altération de minéraux alumineux tels que le feldspath, utilisée en céramique, comme absorbant et comme charge dans le papier.

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B2formalcommonscientific/ˈkeɪ.ə.lɪn/

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A fine white clay produced by the weathering of aluminous minerals like feldspar, used in ceramics, as an absorbent, and as a filler in paper.

  • 🇫🇷Argile blanche fine formée par l'altération de minéraux alumineux tels que le feldspath, utilisée en céramique, comme absorbant et comme charge dans le papier.
  1. Fine white clay C1 formal technical

    A soft, white, naturally occurring clay mineral, primarily composed of kaolinite, formed by the weathering of feldspar and other aluminous minerals. It is valued for its whiteness, fine particle size, and chemical inertness.

    • The pottery studio uses high-quality kaolin to create delicate porcelain.
    • Kaolin is a key ingredient in the production of glossy paper.
    • In cosmetics, kaolin is often used as a gentle absorbent in face masks.

    🇫🇷Kaolin

    Synonymes: china claykaoline

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