beauxite

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Beauxite \Beaux"ite\, n. (Min.)
   See {Bauxite}.
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from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Bauxite \Baux"ite\, Beauxite \Beaux"ite\,n. [F., fr. Baux or
   Beaux, near Arles.] (Min.)
   A ferruginous hydrate of alumina. It is the most commonly
   used ore for the preparation of aluminum and alumina. It is
   also used for the lining of furnaces which are exposed to
   intense heat.
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