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bauxite

bau·xite

UK/ˈbɔːksaɪt/ US/ˈbɔːksʌɪt/ uncommon

noun

1.

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

Origin

Derived from the name of Les Baux in France, plus + -ite. The /ks/ in the English pronunciation is from a spelling pronunciation.

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