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China clay (2)
Subdomain (1st level):  Papermaking
Subdomain (2nd level):  Surface treatments
Subdomain (3rd level):  Coating
Grammatical category:  Complex term
Grammar notes:  Countable
Synonym of:  Kaolin (en2)
Context:  China clay has long been the most common coating pigment, and several grades are used according to brightness and particle size. However, in recent years, the changeover to alkaline papermaking has enabled many mills to take advantage of the availability and favorable economics of calcium carbonate.
Context source:  EN 60
Attestation:  2