bauxite

/ˈbɔksaɪt/
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Other forms: bauxites

Definitions of bauxite
  1. noun
    a clay-like mineral; the chief ore of aluminum; composed of aluminum oxides and aluminum hydroxides; used as an abrasive and catalyst
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    type of:
    mineral
    solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
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