How to Use aluminum in a Sentence

aluminum

noun
  • This stylish chaise looks like natural rattan but is actually made of aluminum with wicker and resin to withstand all types of summer weather.
    Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2023
  • The Series 10 case comes in aluminum and titanium options.
    Alex Cranz, The Verge, 10 Sep. 2024
  • An artificial intelligence play and an aluminum products maker were among the stocks being talked about Wednesday.
    Lisa Kailai Han,fred Imbert, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2024
  • With aluminum chlorohydrate as the active ingredient, this antiperspirant is effective at keeping armpits dry all day.
    Rachael Schultz, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Raw gold is typically muddied with other elements like silver, aluminum, or zirconium, and needs to be processed so that there are less than ten parts per million of other elements.
    Hazlitt, 1 Mar. 2023
  • The aluminum frame is durable enough to toss the poles to the ground on a water break and get smashed against rocks.
    Lindsey Lapointe, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
  • It's made in Italy out of aluminum and comes in a 2-inch or 3-inch size.
    Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Dec. 2023
  • The lights are made of aluminum but come in a bronze tone for a polished look.
    Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2023
  • The midnight aluminum sports band is a bonus that's sure to get you a bonus as well.
    Kelsey Stiegman, seventeen.com, 25 Apr. 2023
  • The sturdy aluminum base should also stand the test of time.
    Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2024
  • The frame can be made of aluminum, steel, or resin, which is a type of plastic.
    Veronica Graham, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2023
  • Here, a strong, yet-lightweight, aluminum hull helps counter the weight of the battery.
    IEEE Spectrum, 3 Oct. 2023
  • The chair sounds like a sheet of aluminum as it’s being removed, the video shows.
    Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2024
  • Choose those made from aluminum, which is lighter than steel.
    oregonlive, 29 May 2023
  • Instead of fiberglass, the shell is made of aluminum, which is lighter and warmer.
    Will Egensteiner, Popular Mechanics, 29 Mar. 2023
  • The centers of the wheels are made from aluminum, while the outer rims are made from carbon fiber.
    Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 20 Mar. 2023
  • The drag is sealed, and the aluminum spool is braid-ready; Pflueger lists the capacity as 180 yards of 4-pound test braid.
    Morgan Lyle, Field & Stream, 4 May 2023
  • Leather is one of the most popular options and is quite durable, and aluminum is one of the strongest ones.
    Courtney Campbell, Good Housekeeping, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Carbon fiber is lighter than aluminum and much lighter than steel.
    Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2023
  • That said, as was the case with the original, there is a less expensive aluminum model of the V2.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 19 July 2024
  • This ramp is six feet long and made from heavy-duty aluminum for extra strength.
    Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and place in a medium-size aluminum roasting pan.
    Kimberly Winter Stern, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
  • The aluminum handle was easily adjustable and sleek enough to extend on the go.
    Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2023
  • The plate and bottom cover are made of brass blocks in the silver version (pictured) and aluminum in the black version.
    Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Course five came to the table looking like an aluminum can resting on a little plate.
    Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 25 Jan. 2024
  • This includes: Switch to glass, aluminum, or stainless steel.
    Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2024
  • It’s made of aluminum, which gets cold quickly and stays that way for a significant amount of time.
    Lauren Manaker, Health, 27 Mar. 2023
  • When shopping for sheet pans, look for thick metal — aluminum or aluminized steel — with a heavy gauge (13 to 18 gauge).
    Olga Massov, Washington Post, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Tariff rates on certain steel and aluminum products will more than triple to 25%, up from 7.5% or less.
    Nancy Cordes, CBS News, 14 May 2024
  • To keep costs low, the Caltech team plans to make its own 5-meter dishes by molding sheets of aluminum.
    Bydaniel Clery, science.org, 31 Mar. 2023

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