aluminum

Meanings

• noun

  A silvery-white, lightweight, non-magnetic metal.

  - "Aluminum is commonly used in the construction industry."
  - "Aluminum foil is used for wrapping food."
  - "The aluminum frame of this car makes it very light."

• noun

  A chemical element with the symbol Al and atomic number 13.

  - "Aluminum is the third most common element in the Earth's crust."
  - "Aluminum oxide is used as a refractory material."
  - "Aluminum sulfate is used in water purification."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ə.ˈluː.mɨ.nəm/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with aluminum
aluminum , numb and humdrum , rum and plumb , balm in Gilead , palindrome , gum , slumb , and crumb.

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Variants

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aluminum , aluminums , aluminum foil , aluminum foils , aluminum oxide , aluminum oxides , aluminum sulfate , aluminum sulfates

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Etymology

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Derived from the name of the mineral alumina, which was named from the Arabic word al-ūm al-kābir meaning 'large lime'.

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Trivia

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1. Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust.

2. Aluminum is highly resistant to corrosion.

3. Aluminum was discovered in 1825 by Hans Christian Ørsted.

4. Aluminum is a key component in the production of electronic devices, including computers and smartphones.

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Related Concepts

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1. Aluminum Alloys: Materials made by combining aluminum with other elements to enhance its properties.

2. Aluminum Oxide: A white, crystalline, inert, and insulating powder that is the oxide of aluminum.

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Culture

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Aluminum has been used extensively in various cultural, historical, and symbolic contexts. For instance, it was used in the construction of the Statue of Liberty's internal structure. In literature, it has been used as a symbol of modernity and progress. In music, it has been referenced in songs like 'Aluminum Foil' by The White Stripes.

How to Memorize "aluminum"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a lightweight, silvery-white metal that is commonly used in various industries and everyday life.

2. associate
   

   - Associate aluminum with the image of a soda can or an aluminum foil roll.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'Aluminum' as 'Al'uminum, with 'Al' standing for the element's symbol.

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