BAUXITE


Meaning of BAUXITE in English

baux ‧ ite /ˈbɔːksaɪt $ ˈbɒːk-/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]

[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Origin: Les Baux , place in southern France where it was found ]

a soft substance that ↑ aluminium is obtained from

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