bauxite
(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