KAOLINITE

kaolinite

(noun) a mineral consisting of aluminum silicate; main source of kaolin

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

kaolinite (countable and uncountable, plural kaolinites)

(mineral) A common hydrous aluminosilicate mineral found in sediments, soils and sedimentary rocks, Al2Si2O5(OH)4; one of the kaolin group of minerals.

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