Aloxite

/ˈæl.ɒk.saɪt/ noun

A synthetic abrasive material made from aluminum oxide, used for grinding and polishing.

From 'alumin-' (aluminum) combined with '-oxide' and '-ite' (mineral suffix). Developed in the early 20th century as a trade name for synthetic abrasives.

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