bauxite

noun

baux·​ite ˈbȯk-ˌsīt 

ˈbäk-

: an impure mixture of earthy hydrous aluminum oxides and hydroxides that is the principal source of aluminum

bauxitic

bȯk-ˈsi-tik 

bäk-

adjective

Examples of bauxite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Guinea alone provides roughly a third of its bauxite. — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 3 June 2026

The lyrics chronicle life on the plains and the mining of bauxite, the world’s primary source of aluminum. — Cassidy Sollazzo, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026

Alongside oil, a large portion of the nation's mineral production — including nickel, bauxite, iron ore and gold — has declined over the past decade. — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026

After decades of reliance on bauxite and mining, diversification toward tourism and agriculture is imperative. — Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

French bauxite, from Les Baux, near Arles, France

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

bauxite

noun

baux·​ite ˈbȯk-ˌsīt 

ˈbäk-

: a clayey substance that is the principal ore of aluminum