Aluminum Meaning

/əˈlu.mɪ.nəm/
B2

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Definition

nounAmerican, Canadian, and Philippines standard spelling of aluminium.

Sentence Examples

This boat is made with high grade aluminum and high strength iron.
Aluminum is a metal.
There was a time when aluminum was more expensive than gold.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:
aluminium
Antonyms:
None
CEFR Practice Quiz
The lightweight metal used for aircraft bodies is called ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Many soda cans are made of ____ because it can be easily recycled.

Word Origin & History

Coined by British chemist Humphry Davy in 1812, after the earlier 1807 New Latin form alumium. By surface analysis, Latin alumen + -um

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The lightweight metal used for aircraft bodies is called ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Many soda cans are made of ____ because it can be easily recycled.

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