'Bauxite' definitions:
Definition of 'bauxite'
(from WordNet)
noun
A clay-like mineral; the chief ore of aluminum; composed of aluminum oxides and aluminum hydroxides; used as an abrasive and catalyst
Definition of 'Bauxite'
From: GCIDE
- Bauxite \Baux"ite\, Beauxite \Beaux"ite\,n. [F., fr. Baux or Beaux, near Arles.] (Min.) A ferruginous hydrate of alumina. It is the most commonly used ore for the preparation of aluminum and alumina. It is also used for the lining of furnaces which are exposed to intense heat. [1913 Webster]
Bauxite, AR -- U.S. town in Arkansas
From: Gazetteer 2000
Name :
Bauxite, AR -- U.S. town in Arkansas
Population (2000) :
432
Housing Units (2000) :
171
Land area (2000) :
2.392685 sq. miles (6.197025 sq. km)
Water area (2000) :
0.056432 sq. miles (0.146158 sq. km)
Total area (2000) :
2.449117 sq. miles (6.343183 sq. km)
FIPS code :
04090
Located within :
Arkansas (AR), FIPS 05
Location :
34.559107 N, 92.514038 W
ZIP Codes (1990) :
72011
Note :
some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.