boehmite
boehm·ite
noun \ˈbā-ˌmīt, ˈbə(r)-\Definition of BOEHMITE
: a mineral consisting of an orthorhombic form of aluminum oxide and hydroxide AlO(OH) found in bauxite
Origin of BOEHMITE
German Böhmit, from Johann Böhm (Boehm) †1952 German chemist
First Known Use: circa 1929
Learn More About BOEHMITE
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: Boehm system
Previous Word in the Dictionary: Boehmian
All Words Near: boehmite
Previous Word in the Dictionary: Boehmian
All Words Near: boehmite
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up boehmite? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
