Kaolin
dasNounkaolin; china clay.
English translations
- 01
kaolin
Word details
- German meaning
- Kaolin ist eine weiße Tonerde, die hauptsächlich aus dem Mineral Kaolinit besteht und in der Keramikherstellung, Papierindustrie und Pharmazie verwendet wird.
- English meaning
- Kaolin is a white clay primarily composed of the mineral kaolinite and used in ceramics, paper industry, and pharmaceuticals.
- Synonym
- Porzellanerde
- German example
- Kaolin wird aufgrund seiner feinen Struktur und weißen Farbe in der Papierherstellung eingesetzt.
- English example
- Kaolin is used in papermaking due to its fine structure and white color.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Kaolin
- Plural Form
- None
Related words
Example sentences with “Kaolin”
Kaolin wird zur Porzellanherstellung genutzt. (Kaolin is used for porcelain production.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaolin neuter?
Yes (das Kaolin).