noun
- A mineral form of aluminum oxide hydroxide (AlO·OH) that is an important ore of aluminum and a precursor to alumina.
Usage: technical; mineralogy
Examples
- Boehmite is one of the three main forms of bauxite ore.
- The refining process converts boehmite into alumina for aluminum production.
- Boehmite deposits are found in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.
- Industrial applications of boehmite include use as a catalyst support and in ceramics.
- The crystal structure of boehmite differs from that of other aluminum hydroxide minerals.