Bauxite (noun)

A clay-like mineral consisting mainly of hydrous aluminum oxides and aluminum hydroxides, typically formed by the weathering of aluminous rocks and found in various tropical and subtropical regions, from which aluminum is extracted.

Origin:

Late 19th century: named after les baux, near arles in southern france, where it was first found.

Examples:

1. Bauxite is the primary ore from which aluminum is extracted.
2. The country has large reserves of bauxite and exports it to other countries.
3. The bauxite mines were a major source of revenue for the government.
4. The bauxite was processed in a refinery to produce aluminum.
5. Bauxite mining has a significant impact on the environment and local communities.