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

Neither kaolin clay nor a mix of neem and karanja oil significantly reduced damage on young apple trees, researchers reported in the Journal of Entomological Science.

From Washington Post • Mar. 30, 2021

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

But what about quarries from which are taken building stone, salt, kaolin or clay?

From The Business of Mining A brief non-technical exposition of the principles involved in the profitable operation of mines by Hoskin, Arthur J.