Bauxite
noun
A rock that has a lot of aluminum in it.
Aluminum is extracted from bauxite for use in many products including cans, foil, and aircrafts.
Often appears as...
- bauxite mining
- bauxite deposit
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noun
A rock that has a lot of aluminum in it.
Aluminum is extracted from bauxite for use in many products including cans, foil, and aircrafts.
Often appears as...
- bauxite mining
- bauxite deposit
Usage tips
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/3Industrial Material
Bauxite primarily refers to the raw material used in large-scale industrial applications, especially aluminum production.
Heavy machinery is used during bauxite mining to extract the valuable rock.
Pro Tip 2/3Geology Term
Bauxite is a term often used in geology, signifying its relevance in earth sciences and studies of the Earth's crust.
The geologist identified several bauxite deposits on the topographic map.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Gemstone
Unlike diamonds or emeralds, bauxite is not used in jewelry; it's valued for its industrial utility, not its beauty.
Although not visually appealing like crystals, bauxite is a treasure for the aluminum industry.
Pro Tip 1/3Industrial Material
Bauxite primarily refers to the raw material used in large-scale industrial applications, especially aluminum production.
Heavy machinery is used during bauxite mining to extract the valuable rock.
Pro Tip 2/3Geology Term
Bauxite is a term often used in geology, signifying its relevance in earth sciences and studies of the Earth's crust.
The geologist identified several bauxite deposits on the topographic map.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Gemstone
Unlike diamonds or emeralds, bauxite is not used in jewelry; it's valued for its industrial utility, not its beauty.
Although not visually appealing like crystals, bauxite is a treasure for the aluminum industry.
Pro Tip 1/3Industrial Material
Bauxite primarily refers to the raw material used in large-scale industrial applications, especially aluminum production.
Heavy machinery is used during bauxite mining to extract the valuable rock.
Pro Tip 2/3Geology Term
Bauxite is a term often used in geology, signifying its relevance in earth sciences and studies of the Earth's crust.
The geologist identified several bauxite deposits on the topographic map.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Gemstone
Unlike diamonds or emeralds, bauxite is not used in jewelry; it's valued for its industrial utility, not its beauty.
Although not visually appealing like crystals, bauxite is a treasure for the aluminum industry.
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will without knowing contribute to this and I don't blame him of course nobody can blame him really it's a job he gets food on the table bauxite mining is another thing also a
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Lawrence Wright
American Author
Societies that depend on natural resources tend to have certain inherent problems. The limited concentration of wealth - whether from oil, coal, diamonds, or bauxite - often leads to corruption and authoritarianism.
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Annastacia Palaszczuk
Australian Politician
The resources industry has a long future in Queensland, whether it's metallurgical coal from the Bowen Basin, bauxite from Weipa or rare earth minerals from the North West Minerals Province.
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Lawrence Wright
American Author
Societies that depend on natural resources tend to have certain inherent problems. The limited concentration of wealth - whether from oil, coal, diamonds, or bauxite - often leads to corruption and authoritarianism.
Quote examples
Annastacia Palaszczuk
Australian Politician
The resources industry has a long future in Queensland, whether it's metallurgical coal from the Bowen Basin, bauxite from Weipa or rare earth minerals from the North West Minerals Province.
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