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.
Aloxite was one of the first synthetic abrasives invented—before this, people relied on natural stones like sandstone and pumice. It revolutionized manufacturing by providing consistent, predictable grinding power.
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