aluminum
Syllabification: (a·lu·mi·num)
Pronunciation: /əˈlo͞omənəm/
(British aluminium /ˌalyəˈminēəm/)
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noun
- the chemical element of atomic number 13, a light silvery-gray metal. (Symbol: Al)
Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the earth’s crust and is obtained mainly from bauxite. Its lightness, resistance to corrosion, and strength (especially in alloys) have led to widespread use in domestic utensils, engineering parts, and aircraft construction
Origin:
early 19th century: from alumin(a) + (i)um