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.
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Beaux"ite (?), n. Min.
See Bauxite.
© Webster 1913.