Definitions for Aluminium
ˌæl yəˈmɪn i əmalu·mini·um

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1. aluminum, aluminium, Al, atomic number 13noun

   a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite

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1. aluminiumnoun

   A light, silvery metal extracted from bauxite, and a chemical element (symbol Al) with an atomic number of 13.

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1. Aluminium

   Aluminium (aluminum in North American English) is a chemical element with the symbol Al and atomic number 13. Aluminium has a density lower than those of other common metals, at approximately one third that of steel. It has a great affinity towards oxygen, and forms a protective layer of oxide on the surface when exposed to air. Aluminium visually resembles silver, both in its color and in its great ability to reflect light. It is soft, non-magnetic and ductile. It has one stable isotope, 27Al; this isotope is very common, making aluminium the twelfth most common element in the Universe. The radioactivity of 26Al is used in radiodating. Chemically, aluminium is a post-transition metal in the boron group; as is common for the group, aluminium forms compounds primarily in the +3 oxidation state. The aluminium cation Al3+ is small and highly charged; as such, it is polarizing, and bonds aluminium forms tend towards covalency. The strong affinity towards oxygen leads to aluminium's common association with oxygen in nature in the form of oxides; for this reason, aluminium is found on Earth primarily in rocks in the crust, where it is the third most abundant element after oxygen and silicon, rather than in the mantle, and virtually never as the free metal. The discovery of aluminium was announced in 1825 by Danish physicist Hans Christian Ørsted. The first industrial production of aluminium was initiated by French chemist Henri Étienne Sainte-Claire Deville in 1856. Aluminium became much more available to the public with the Hall–Héroult process developed independently by French engineer Paul Héroult and American engineer Charles Martin Hall in 1886, and the mass production of aluminium led to its extensive use in industry and everyday life. In World Wars I and II, aluminium was a crucial strategic resource for aviation. In 1954, aluminium became the most produced non-ferrous metal, surpassing copper. In the 21st century, most aluminium was consumed in transportation, engineering, construction, and packaging in the United States, Western Europe, and Japan. Despite its prevalence in the environment, no living organism is known to use aluminium salts for metabolism, but aluminium is well tolerated by plants and animals. Because of the abundance of these salts, the potential for a biological role for them is of interest, and studies continue.

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1. aluminium

   Aluminium is a chemical element with the symbol Al and atomic number 13. It is a silvery-white, lightweight, non-magnetic, and ductile metal with good corrosion resistance, high thermal conductivity, and excellent electrical conductivity. It is the third most abundant element on Earth after oxygen and silicon, primarily in its oxidized form (namely, bauxite). In its pure form, aluminium is used in a wide variety of products such as cans, foils, kitchen utensils, window frames, beer barrels and airplane parts due to its light weight, durability, and resistance to rust.

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1. Aluminiumnoun

   the metallic base of alumina. This metal is white, but with a bluish tinge, and is remarkable for its resistance to oxidation, and for its lightness, having a specific gravity of about 2.6. Atomic weight 27.08. Symbol Al

2. Etymology: [L. alumen. See Alum.]

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1. Aluminium

   Aluminium is a chemical element in the boron group with symbol Al and atomic number 13. It is a silvery white, soft, ductile metal. Aluminium is the third most abundant element, and the most abundant metal, in the Earth's crust. It makes up about 8% by weight of the Earth's solid surface. Aluminium metal is so chemically reactive that native specimens are rare and limited to extreme reducing environments. Instead, it is found combined in over 270 different minerals. The chief ore of aluminium is bauxite. Aluminium is remarkable for the metal's low density and for its ability to resist corrosion due to the phenomenon of passivation. Structural components made from aluminium and its alloys are vital to the aerospace industry and are important in other areas of transportation and structural materials. The most useful compounds of aluminium, at least on a weight basis, are the oxides and sulfates. Despite its prevalence in the environment, aluminium salts are not known to be used by any form of life. In keeping with its pervasiveness, aluminium is well tolerated by plants and animals. Owing to their prevalence, potential beneficial biological roles of aluminium compounds are of continuing interest.

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1. Aluminium

   al-ū-min′i-um, n. the metallic base of alumina; a metal somewhat resembling silver, and remarkable for its lightness, now made from Bauxite.—Aluminium bronze, an alloy lighter than gold, but like it in colour. [First called Aluminum by the discoverer, Sir H. Davy (1778-1829).]

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1. Aluminium

   Aluminium vs. Aluminum -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Aluminium and Aluminum.

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British National Corpus

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   Rank popularity for the word 'Aluminium' in Nouns Frequency: #2948

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Aluminium in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Aluminium in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Aluminium in a Sentence

1. Emilio Braghi:

   A beverage can that is recycled today can be back on store shelves in just 60 days, cans made from recycled aluminium save 95% of the energy required to make a new can and aluminium can be recycled infinitively without losing quality.

2. Cellou Dallein Diallo:

   Souapiti could help the country to establish aluminium smelters, guinea could also start exporting power to neighbouring countries, which would boost government revenues.

3. Erwin Mayr:

   I expect the positive trend to continue in 2016, although the slowdown in China could reduce Chinese demand for imported European products containing aluminium.

4. Nicholas Snowdon:

   Aluminium tops the list in terms of potential and much needed production cuts in the Western world. Also in the zinc market, we're seeing zinc mine production growing at the fastest pace in several years, given the positioning in base metals, which have swung firmly to short side, if you do see some significant production cut announcements, that could be a trigger for some short covering.

5. Emilio Braghi:

   Consumers want more sustainable beverage packaging options, which is having a direct and positive impact on aluminium demand as aluminium cans provide a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic bottles, some of the world's biggest beverage brands have recently announced they will address the plastic waste challenge by introducing new aluminium packaging for water.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Aluminium
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Aluminium
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aluminium
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Aluminium
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Aluminium
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Aluminium