Bauxite

['bɔːksaɪt] or ['bɔksaɪt]

(noun.) a clay-like mineral; the chief ore of aluminum; composed of aluminum oxides and aluminum hydroxides; used as an abrasive and catalyst.

Checked by Cecily--From WordNet

(n.) Alt. of Beauxite

Typist: Lolita

n. a clay found at Les Baux near Arles yielding alumina.—Also Beau′xite.

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