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aluminium

Pronunciation: /al(j)ʊˈmɪnɪəm/

(US aluminum)
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Definition of aluminium

noun

[mass noun]
  • the chemical element of atomic number 13, a light silvery-grey metal. (Symbol: Al)

Aluminium is the most abundant metal in the earth’s crust and is obtained mainly from bauxite. Its resistance to corrosion, lightness, and strength (especially in alloys) have led to widespread use in domestic utensils, engineering parts, and aircraft construction

Origin:

early 19th century: from alumina + -ium

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Remember that aluminium ends with -ium (the spelling aluminum is American).

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Definition of aluminium in the US English dictionary