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| a·lu·mi·num [ ə lmənəm ] |
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metallic element: a silvery white, light metallic element that is ductile, malleable, and resistant to corrosion. Source: bauxite. Use: lightweight construction, corrosion-resistant materials.
Symbol Al
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| [Early 19th century. < Latin alumin-, stem of alumen "alum"] |
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