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- [uh-loo-muh-nuh m]
- /əˈlu mə nəm/
- /ˌæl.jəˈmɪn.i.əm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-loo-muh-nuh m]
- /əˈlu mə nəm/
Definitions of aluminum word
- noun aluminum a silvery, lightweight, easily worked, metallic chemical element that resists corrosion and is found abundantly, but only in combination: symbol, Al; at. no., 13 3
- adjective aluminum of, containing, or made of aluminum 3
- noun aluminum Aluminum is a chemical element that is used in alloy form to make a lightweight metal, used, for example, for vehicle bodywork. 3
- noun aluminum Chemistry. a silver-white metallic element, light in weight, ductile, malleable, and not readily corroded or tarnished, occurring combined in nature in igneous rock, shale, clay, and most soil: used in alloys and for lightweight utensils, castings, airplane parts, etc. Symbol: Al; atomic weight: 26.98; atomic number: 13; specific gravity: 2.70 at 20°C. Abbreviation: alum.; 1
- adjective aluminum of, relating to, or containing aluminum: an aluminum frying pan. 1
- noun aluminum The chemical element of atomic number 13, a light silvery-gray metal. 1
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Origin of aluminum
First appearance:
before 1812 One of the 40% newest English words
1812; < New Latin, alteration, by Humphry Davy, of alumium, which was first proposed; aluminium formed after other metals in -ium. See alumina, -ium
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Parts of speech for Aluminum
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aluminum popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
aluminum usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for aluminum
noun aluminum
- bucket — A bucket is a round metal or plastic container with a handle attached to its sides. Buckets are often used for holding and carrying water.
- jar — Java archive
- bottle — A bottle is a glass or plastic container in which drinks and other liquids are kept. Bottles are usually round with straight sides and a narrow top.
- package — a bundle of something, usually of small or medium size, that is packed and wrapped or boxed; parcel.
- vessel — a craft for traveling on water, now usually one larger than an ordinary rowboat; a ship or boat.
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