Definitions

1. noun

A type of rock from which aluminum is extracted.

“The mine was rich in bauxite, making it an ideal location for an aluminum refinery.”

2. noun

A sedimentary rock composed mainly of the mineral gibbsite (Al(OH)3), diaspore (AlO(OH)), or boehmite (AlO(OH)).

“Bauxite deposits are often found in tropical and subtropical regions.”