anauxite

noun

an·​aux·​ite

əˈnȯkˌsīt

plural -s

: a mineral consisting of hydrous aluminum silicate, occurring as interstratified layers of silica Si₈O₁₆ and kaolin Al₄Si₄O₁₀(OH)₈ with the latter predominant, and being a constituent of certain clays

Word History

Etymology

German anauxit, from Greek anauxēs not increasing (from an- + -auxēs, from auxein to increase) + German -it -ite

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

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