aluminium
noun
al·u·min·i·um
ˌal-yə-ˈmi-nē-əm 
chiefly British
: aluminum
… approximately six tons of clay are required to produce a ton of aluminium …—
C. E. Davis
C. E. DavisMetals such as copper, aluminium, silver and gold …—C. Hammond
—often used before another nounC. Hammondaluminium compounds
Both zinc and aluminium plates are used extensively.—Preliminary Tech. Course In Printing
see Chemical Elements Table
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The polar exploration company Selar is building the cruise company a cruise ship designed for the Arctic to be powered by five 35m high aluminium retractable sails which can twist up to 180 degrees.
—Heather Farmbrough, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Standing at nine meters tall on Carlos Place, the tree is bedecked with 90 eye-catching, bespoke lanterns, each one made from aluminium and hand painted with a silver coating.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The shortage is linked to flooding in a production facility of a key European aluminium supplier, Porsche explained.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 23 July 2024
The watch is sold with two straps: an elastic sweatband type strap that attaches using the brand’s One Click interchangeable system, and a blue Velcro strap with aluminium bezel.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Heather Farmbrough, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Standing at nine meters tall on Carlos Place, the tree is bedecked with 90 eye-catching, bespoke lanterns, each one made from aluminium and hand painted with a silver coating.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The shortage is linked to flooding in a production facility of a key European aluminium supplier, Porsche explained.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 23 July 2024
The watch is sold with two straps: an elastic sweatband type strap that attaches using the brand’s One Click interchangeable system, and a blue Velcro strap with aluminium bezel.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Aluminium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aluminium. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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aluminium
noun
al·u·min·i·um
ˌal-yə-ˈmin-ē-əm
chiefly British
: aluminum
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aluminium
noun
al·u·min·i·um
ˌal-yə-ˈmin-ē-əm
chiefly British
: aluminum
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