boehmite

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noun

A mixed oxide and hydroxide of aluminium.

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Meanings

nounboehmite (plural boehmites)

plural boehmites · alternative böhmite

  1. chemistryA mixed oxide and hydroxide of aluminium.

Origin

Named for Johann Böhm, German chemist, + -ite

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Translations

Polish bemit
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Cite this entry
APA

boehmite. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/boehmite

MLA

“boehmite.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/boehmite. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “boehmite,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/boehmite.

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