BOEHMITE


Meaning of BOEHMITE in English

noun

also böhmite ˈbāˌmīt, ˈbōˌm-

( -s )

Usage: sometimes capitalized

Etymology: German böhmit, from J. Böhm (Boehm), 20th century German scientist + German -it -ite

: a mineral consisting of an orthorhombic form of aluminum oxide and hydroxide AlO(OH) found in bauxite

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