kaolin; white clay; potter's clay
Refers to the fine white clay used in ceramics, porcelain, and sometimes in cosmetics or paper. The term is technical but understandable in everyday contexts when discussing pottery materials.
This tea bowl is made of white clay.
White clay is one of the basic materials in pottery.
Compound of 白 (white) and 粘土 (clay). The reading はくねんど follows standard on'yomi for the kanji.