vauxite

noun

vaux·​ite

ˈvȯkˌsīt,

ˈväk-

plural -s

: a mineral FeAl₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂.7H₂O consisting of a hydrous basic phosphate of iron and aluminum in triclinic crystals

Word History

Etymology

George Vaux †1927 American lawyer and naturalist + English -ite

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