diaspore

noun

di·​a·​spore ˈdī-ə-ˌspȯr How to pronounce diaspore (audio)
: a mineral consisting of aluminum hydrogen oxide

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Bauxite is a complex mix of the minerals gibbsite, boehmite, and diaspore, formed as less stable minerals like feldspar and mica react with water. David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2022

Word History

Etymology

French, from Greek diaspora

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of diaspore was in 1805

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“Diaspore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diaspore. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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