Baux"ite, Beaux"ite (?),n. [F., fr. Baux or Beaux, near Arles.] Min.

A ferruginous hydrate of alumina. It is largely used in the preparation of aluminium and alumina, and for the lining of furnaces which are exposed to intense heat.

 

© Webster 1913.


Beaux"ite (?), n. Min.

See Bauxite.

 

© Webster 1913.

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