kaolinite

kaolinite Definition

kao·lin·ite (-lə nīt′)

noun

a colorless or white, soft mineral, hydrous aluminum silicate, AlSiO(OH), that is the main constituent of kaolin

kaolinite Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

clay: Kaolin is the common name for the mineral products comprised totally or substantially of the aluminum silicate clay mineral kaolinite.

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