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al·u·min·i·um

(ăl′yə-mĭn′ē-əm)

n. Chiefly British

aluminium

(ˌæljʊˈmɪnɪəm) or

aluminum

(Elements & Compounds) a light malleable ductile silvery-white metallic element that resists corrosion; the third most abundant element in the earth's crust (8.1 per cent), occurring only as a compound, principally in bauxite. It is used, esp in the form of its alloys, in aircraft parts, kitchen utensils, etc. Symbol: Al; atomic no: 13; atomic wt: 26.9815; valency: 3; relative density: 2.699; melting pt: 660.45°C; boiling pt: 2520°C

a•lu•mi•num

(əˈlu mə nəm)

n.

1. a silver-white metallic element, light in weight, ductile, malleable, and not readily corroded or tarnished: used in alloys and for lightweight products. Abbr.: alum.;Symbol: Al; at. wt.: 26.98; at. no.: 13; sp. gr.: 2.70 at 20°C.

adj.

2. of, pertaining to, or containing aluminum. Also, esp. Brit., aluminium.

[1812; alter. of earlier alumium. See alumina, -ium²]

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aluminium - a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite

Al, aluminum, atomic number 13

aluminium foil, aluminum foil, tin foil - foil made of aluminum

metal, metallic element - any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

potash alum, potassium alum, alum - a white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the potassium double sulfate of aluminum

alum, ammonia alum, ammonium alum - a white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the ammonium double sulfate of aluminum

bauxite - a clay-like mineral; the chief ore of aluminum; composed of aluminum oxides and aluminum hydroxides; used as an abrasive and catalyst

Duralumin - an aluminum-based alloy

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aluminium

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алуминий

alumini

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