bauxite
nounHow many syllables in bauxite?
There are 2 syllables in the word bauxite.How to pronounce bauxite:
Definition of bauxite:
- bauxite (noun):
- an impure mixture of earthy hydrous aluminum oxides and hydroxides that is the principal source of aluminum
- a clay-like mineral; the chief ore of aluminum; composed of aluminum oxides and aluminum hydroxides; used as an abrasive and catalyst.
Synonyms for bauxite:
al
aluminium
aluminum
atomic number 13
atomic number 31
ga
gallium
gibbsite
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