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- [uh-loo-muh-nuh]
- /əˈlu mə nə/
- /əˈljuːmɪnə/
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- [uh-loo-muh-nuh]
- /əˈlu mə nə/
Definitions of alumina word
- noun alumina an oxide of aluminum, Al2O3, present in bauxite and clay and found as different forms of corundum, including emery, sapphires, and rubies 3
- noun alumina the natural or synthetic oxide of aluminum, Al 2 O 3 , occurring in nature in a pure crystal form as corundum. 1
- noun alumina A white solid, aluminum oxide, that occurs in bauxite and is found in crystalline form as the main constituent of corundum, sapphire, and other minerals. 1
- noun alumina chemical: oxide 1
- noun alumina Aluminum oxide used especially in mining, material sciences and ceramics. 0
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Origin of alumina
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
1780-90; < Latin alūmin-, stem of alūmen alum1 + -a4
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Parts of speech for Alumina
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alumina popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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