(baux-ite) 2 syllables

Definition


noun.
a claylike mineral; the chief ore of aluminum; composed of aluminum oxides and aluminum hydroxides; used as an abrasive and catalyst

Example Sentence

Bauxite was first found in Les Baus near Soles.

Synonyms

clay-like mineral; chief ore of aluminum; aluminum ore

Antonyms

water

Rhymes

  • bauxite