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kaoline

/ˈkeɪ.ə.laɪn/

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

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C2formalcommon/ˈkeɪ.ə.laɪn/

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

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

    A soft, white, or sometimes colored clay composed mainly of kaolinite, formed by the weathering of feldspar and other aluminous minerals. It is used in ceramics, as an absorbent, and as a filler in paper, paint, and rubber.

    • The pottery was made from high-quality kaoline.
    • Kaoline is often used as a filler in the paper industry.
    • The artist used kaoline to create a smooth, white surface for the painting.

    🇫🇷Kaolin

    Synonymes: china claykaolin