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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On Monday, the Trump administration announced a 25% tariff on aluminium and steel imports, which is slated to go into effect on March 12.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2025
In a nitride device, the trench is sandwiched by a film of aluminium gallium nitride, and the whole structure is surrounded by cladding—that is, layers having a refractive index higher than the other material.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2010
Sedona, which is also available in all-weather aluminium, embraces the bold geometric forms of modern architecture, showcasing an elegant juxtaposition of solid and open space.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
As standard the Lite comes with a metal finish, showing off its aluminium frame.
—Trinity Francis, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2025
In a nitride device, the trench is sandwiched by a film of aluminium gallium nitride, and the whole structure is surrounded by cladding—that is, layers having a refractive index higher than the other material.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2010
Sedona, which is also available in all-weather aluminium, embraces the bold geometric forms of modern architecture, showcasing an elegant juxtaposition of solid and open space.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
As standard the Lite comes with a metal finish, showing off its aluminium frame.
—Trinity Francis, Forbes, 22 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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