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alum (2)
alumina
aluminate
aluminiferous
aluminise
aluminium
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aluminosis
a·lu·mi·no·sis [ ə lmə nṓssiss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
aluminum poisoning: a rare form of poisoning from aluminum that can cause brain damage leading to loss of movement in the hands, speech difficulties, and dementia
[<aluminum + -osis]
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