bauxite

noun

baux·​ite ˈbȯk-ˌsīt How to pronounce bauxite (audio)
ˈbäk-
: an impure mixture of earthy hydrous aluminum oxides and hydroxides that is the principal source of aluminum
bauxitic adjective

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Like the Qatar Investment Authority, other Gulf investors have been pouring capital into African resources: Emirates Global Aluminium is planning a major investment in a bauxite project in Ghana, and Abu Dhabi’s International Resources Holding agreed to buy a majority stake in a DRC tin producer. Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025 The aluminum-creation process begins with bauxite ore, a raw material that contains desirable aluminum-rich minerals but also a host of impurities including silica and iron and titanium oxides. New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2025 The technique offers three major benefits – shrinking waste piles, cutting emissions, and reducing demand for new bauxite mining. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025 Alcoa’s Fundamental Strengths Remain Intact Despite the current market skepticism, Alcoa's core business fundamentals reflect a more encouraging picture: Alcoa ranks among the world's top producers of aluminum, bauxite, and alumina. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bauxite

Word History

Etymology

French bauxite, from Les Baux, near Arles, France

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bauxite was in 1861

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“Bauxite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bauxite. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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bauxite

noun
baux·​ite ˈbȯk-ˌsīt How to pronounce bauxite (audio)
ˈbäk-
: a clayey substance that is the principal ore of aluminum

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