Meaning of ALUMINIUM
| Pronunciation: | | `alyu'mineeum
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| | Definition: | | [n] a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite |
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| | Synonyms: | | Al, aluminum, atomic number 13 |
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| | See Also: | | alum, aluminium foil, aluminum foil, ammonia alum, ammonium alum, bauxite, Duralumin, metal, metallic element, potash alum, potassium alum, tin foil | |
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| | Definition: | | \Al`u*min"i*um\ ([a^]l`[-u]*m[i^]n"[i^]*[u^]m), n. [L.
alumen. See {Alum}.] (Chem.)
The metallic base of alumina. This metal is white, but with a
bluish tinge, and is remarkable for its resistance to
oxidation, and for its lightness, having a specific gravity
of about 2.6. Atomic weight 27.08. Symbol Al.
{Aluminium bronze} or {gold}, a pale gold-colored alloy of
aluminium and copper, used for journal bearings, etc.
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