kaolin

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Collins, over at Washington State University, has been experimenting with spraying fine-powdered kaolin or bentonite, which are clays, mixed with water onto wine grapes so it absorbs materials that are in smoke.

From Washington Times • Sep. 28, 2023

Though its face was originally painted white with kaolin, enough color has worn away to leave it with the look of an actor sweating through her makeup — a perfect balance of delicacy and passion.

From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2022

When mixed with water and sprayed, the kaolin clay product creates a white particle film on foliage and fruit that confuses the insects.

From Seattle Times • May 27, 2020

Packing a wound added pressure that impeded blood flow, and the kaolin in the gauze encouraged clotting.

From The New Yorker • Apr. 1, 2019

Dwight is said to have produced a fritted porcelain in 1671, before the discovery of kaolin.

From Pottery, for Artists Craftsmen & Teachers by Cox, George J.