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kaolinite

ka·o·lin·ite
K k

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [key-uh-luh-nahyt]
    • /ˈkeɪ ə ləˌnaɪt/
    • /kˈeɪəlˌɪnaɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [key-uh-luh-nahyt]
    • /ˈkeɪ ə ləˌnaɪt/

Definitions of kaolinite word

  • noun kaolinite a very common mineral, hydrated aluminum disilicate, Al 2 Si 2 O 5 (OH) 4 , formed by the alteration of other minerals, especially feldspar: the most common constituent of kaolin. 1
  • noun kaolinite A white or gray clay mineral that is the chief constituent of kaolin. 1
  • noun kaolinite a white or grey clay mineral consisting of hydrated aluminium silicate in triclinic crystalline form, the main constituent of kaolin. Formula: Al2Si2O5(OH)4 0
  • noun kaolinite a colorless or white, soft mineral, hydrous aluminum silicate, Al2Si2O5(OH)4, that is the main constituent of kaolin 0
  • noun kaolinite (mineralogy) A common hydrous aluminosilicate mineral found in sediments, soils and sedimentary rocks, Al2Si2O5(OH)4; one of the kaolin group of minerals. 0

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Origin of kaolinite

First appearance:

before 1865
One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70; kaolin + -ite1

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Parts of speech for Kaolinite

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kaolinite popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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Synonyms for kaolinite

noun kaolinite

  • kaolin — a fine white clay used in the manufacture of porcelain.

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