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kaolinite
[ key-uh-luh-nahyt ]
noun
- 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.
kaolinite
/ ˈɪəɪˌԲɪ /
noun
- a white or grey clay mineral consisting of hydrated aluminium silicate in triclinic crystalline form, the main constituent of kaolin. Formula: Al 2 Si 2 O 5 (OH) 4
kaolinite
/ ′ə-ĭ-ī′ /
- A soft, white triclinic mineral occurring in friable masses. Kaolinite forms as the result of the hydrothermal alteration or weathering of feldspar. It is used in the ceramic industry. Chemical formula : Al 2 Si 2 O 5 (OH) 4 .
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With time, as the soft tissue decayed, a white-colored clay mineral called kaolinite filled the void left by the brain.
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We also use composites made from readily available materials such as kaolinite clay, papaya seeds and plantain peels to extract heavy metals from water.
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