Definitions for: Aluminium

[n] a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite

Webster (1913) Definition: Al`u*min"i*um ([a^]l`[-u]*m[i^]n"[i^]*[u^]m), n. [L.
alumen. See Alum.] (Chem.)
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.

Aluminium bronze or gold, a pale gold-colored alloy of
aluminium and copper, used for journal bearings, etc.

Synonyms: Al, aluminum, atomic number 13

See Also: alum, aluminium foil, aluminum foil, ammonia alum, ammonium alum, bauxite, Duralumin, metal, metallic element, potash alum, potassium alum, tin foil

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