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bauxite

noun

A clay-like mineral; the chief ore of aluminum; composed of aluminum oxides and aluminum hydroxides; used as an abrasive and catalyst

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Word length
7
Starts with
B
Ends with
E
Contains
AU
Scrabble score
16

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ˈbɔːksaɪt

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noun

  1. A clay-like mineral; the chief ore of aluminum; composed of aluminum oxides and aluminum hydroxides; used as an abrasive and catalyst

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