aluminiferous

adjective

alu·​mi·​nif·​er·​ous

ə¦lümə¦nif(ə)rəs

: containing alum or aluminum

Word History

Etymology

alumin- + -i- + -ferous

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

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