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