Associations to the word «Bauxite»

Wiktionary

BAUXITE, noun. The principal ore of aluminium; a clay-like mineral, being a mixture of hydrated oxides and hydroxides.

Dictionary definition

BAUXITE, noun. A clay-like mineral; the chief ore of aluminum; composed of aluminum oxides and aluminum hydroxides; used as an abrasive and catalyst.

Wise words

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