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bauxite
/ˈbɔːksaɪt/
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What does bauxite mean?
noun
- The principal ore of aluminium; a clay-like mineral, being a mixture of hydrated oxides and hydroxides.
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Consumer prices rose about 35%, and the current account deficit widened substantially as sugar and bauxite exports fell.
The decline resulted from bad weather, labor trouble in the cane fields, and flooding and equipment problems in the bauxite industry.
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Overview: The economy is dominated by the bauxite industry, which accounts for 15% of GDP and about 70% of export earnings.