Definitions for: Bauxite

[n] a clay-like mineral; the chief ore of aluminum; composed of aluminum oxides and aluminum hydroxides; used as an abrasive and catalyst

Webster (1913) Definition: Baux"ite, Beauxite Beaux"ite,n. [F., fr. Baux or
Beaux, near Arles.] (Min.)
A ferruginous hydrate of alumina. It is largely used in the
preparation of aluminium and alumina, and for the lining of
furnaces which are exposed to intense heat.

See Also: Al, aluminium, aluminum, atomic number 13, atomic number 31, Ga, gallium, gibbsite, mineral

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