adjective
- containing, composed of, or relating to kaolin (a fine white clay used in ceramics and paper manufacturing)
Usage: technical; geology and materials science
Examples
- The kaolinitic soil in the region is ideal for pottery production.
- Kaolinitic deposits are mined extensively for use in the ceramics industry.
- The rock sample showed strong kaolinitic characteristics under microscopic analysis.
- Kaolinitic clays are valued for their whiteness and purity in paper coating applications.
- The geological survey identified several kaolinitic zones in the mineral-rich area.