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bauxite

 

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Noun bauxite has 1 sense
  1. bauxite - a clay-like mineral; the chief ore of aluminum; composed of aluminum oxides and aluminum hydroxides; used as an abrasive and catalyst
    --1 is a kind of
    mineral
    --1 has substances:
     aluminum, aluminium, Al, atomic number 13; gallium, Ga, atomic number 31; gibbsite

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Bauxite


Definition:

Bauxite refers to a type of rock that is the primary source of aluminum. It is formed through the weathering of aluminum-rich rocks over millions of years. Bauxite typically contains a mixture of various minerals, including gibbsite, boehmite, and diaspore.

Senses:

  • Noun: A clay-like earthy mineral that is the main source of aluminum.

Examples:

Noun:

  1. The mining company extracted bauxite from the ground to produce aluminum.
  2. Bauxite reserves are abundant in certain regions across the world, such as Guinea, Australia, and Brazil.
  3. After undergoing a refining process, bauxite is transformed into alumina, which is further used for aluminum production.

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