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aluminium

 

[ ˌæl.jʊˈmɪn.i.əm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

metal

A chemical element (symbol Al) with atomic number 13, a silvery-white, soft, nonmagnetic, ductile metal. It is the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust and is widely used in various industries.

Synonyms

aluminum.

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Word Description / Examples
aluminium

Commonly used in British English and other Commonwealth countries to refer to the chemical element with the symbol 'Al'.

  • The factory specializes in the production of aluminium cans.
  • Aluminium foil is great for keeping food fresh.
aluminum

This term is used primarily in American English to refer to the same chemical element.

  • The recycling of aluminum saves a lot of energy.
  • We need more aluminum sheets for the construction project.

Examples of usage

  • Aluminium is commonly used in the aerospace industry for aircraft construction.
  • The aluminium foil is used for wrapping food items to keep them fresh.
  • The window frames are often made of aluminium due to its lightweight and corrosion-resistant properties.
Context #2 | Noun

can

A thin, flexible sheet of metal made from aluminium, typically used for packaging food and beverages.

Synonyms

aluminum can.

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aluminium

This is the British English spelling of the metal element used in a variety of applications. It's best used in contexts related to science, engineering, and British English documentation or communication.

  • The laboratory is testing the properties of aluminium alloys.
  • Recycling aluminium helps reduce environmental impact.
aluminum can

This phrase specifically refers to drink containers made from aluminum, and it is commonly used in casual conversation and recycling-related discussions.

  • Please make sure to dispose of your aluminum can in the recycling bin.
  • Drinking soda from an aluminum can is quite popular during summer picnics.

Examples of usage

  • I opened the aluminium can of soda with a pop.
  • She recycled the aluminium cans to help the environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "aluminium" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alumínio

🇮🇳 एल्यूमिनियम

🇩🇪 Aluminium

🇮🇩 aluminium

🇺🇦 алюміній

🇵🇱 aluminium

🇯🇵 アルミニウム

🇫🇷 aluminium

🇪🇸 aluminio

🇹🇷 alüminyum

🇰🇷 알루미늄

🇸🇦 ألمنيوم

🇨🇿 hliník

🇸🇰 hliník

🇨🇳 铝

🇸🇮 aluminij

🇮🇸 ál

🇰🇿 алюминий

🇬🇪 ალუმინი

🇦🇿 alüminium

🇲🇽 aluminio

Etymology

The word 'aluminium' originated in the early 19th century from the Latin word 'alumen' meaning 'alum'. The -ium suffix was added to align it with other elements. Initially, 'aluminum' was the common spelling in the U.S., while 'aluminium' was used elsewhere. In 1925, the American Chemical Society officially adopted 'aluminum' as the standard name, but 'aluminium' remains the preferred spelling in most English-speaking countries.

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