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Meaning of "aluminium" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ALUMINIUM

aluminium  [ˌæljʊˈmɪnɪəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ALUMINIUM

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Aluminium is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ALUMINIUM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

aluminium

Aluminium

US i/əˈljuːmɨnəm/ ə-LEW-mi-nəm Element category other metal sometimes considered a metalloid Group, period, block 13, 3, p Standard atomic weight 26.9815385 Electron configuration 3s2 3p1 2, 8, 3 Physical properties Phase solid Density 2.70 g·cm−3 Liquid density at m.p. 2.375 g·cm−3 Melting point 933.47 K, 660.32 °C, 1220.58 °F Boiling point 2743 K, 2470 °C, 4478 °F Heat of fusion 10.71 kJ·mol−1 Heat of vaporization 284 kJ·mol−1 Molar heat capacity 24.20 J·mol−1·K−1 Vapor pressure Atomic properties Oxidation states 3, 2, 1 Electronegativity 1.61 Ionization energies 1st: 577.5 kJ·mol−1 2nd: 1816.7 kJ·mol−1 3rd: 2744.8 kJ·mol−1 Atomic radius 143 pm Covalent radius 121±4 pm Van der Waals radius 184 pm Miscellanea Crystal structure face-centered cubic Magnetic ordering paramagnetic Electrical resistivity 28.2 nΩ·m Thermal conductivity 237 W·m−1·K−1 Thermal expansion 23.

Definition of aluminium in the English dictionary

The definition of aluminium in the dictionary is a light malleable ductile silvery-white metallic element that resists corrosion; the third most abundant element in the earth's crust, occurring only as a compound, principally in bauxite. It is used, esp in the form of its alloys, in aircraft parts, kitchen utensils, etc. Symbol: Al; atomic no: 13; atomic wt: 26.9815; valency: 3; relative density: 2.699; melting pt: 660.45°C; boiling pt: 2520°C.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ALUMINIUM


actinium
ækˈtɪnɪəm
condominium
ˌkɒndəˈmɪnɪəm
Corinium
kɒˈrɪnɪəm
cranium
ˈkreɪnɪəm
delphinium
dɛlˈfɪnɪəm
dominium
dəˈmɪnɪəm
duraluminium
ˌdjʊəræljʊˈmɪnɪəm
einsteinium
aɪnˈstaɪnɪəm
gadolinium
ˌɡædəˈlɪnɪəm
geranium
dʒɪˈreɪnɪəm
germanium
dʒɜːˈmeɪnɪəm
Herculaneum
ˌhɜːkjʊˈleɪnɪəm
minium
ˈmɪnɪəm
postliminium
ˌpəʊstlɪˈmɪnɪəm
protactinium
ˌprəʊtækˈtɪnɪəm
sparganium
spɑːˈɡeɪnɪəm
titanium
taɪˈteɪnɪəm
tridominium
ˌtraɪdəˈmɪnɪəm
uranium
jʊˈreɪnɪəm
vaccinium
vækˈsɪnɪəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ALUMINIUM

alumina
aluminate
alumine
aluminic
aluminiferous
aluminise
aluminium bronze
aluminium foil
aluminium hydroxide
aluminium oxide
aluminium sulphate
aluminize
aluminosilicate
aluminosity
aluminothermy
aluminous
aluminous cement
aluminum
aluminum bronze
aluminum foil

WORDS THAT END LIKE ALUMINIUM

ammonium
androclinium
glucinium
illinium
Londinium
millennium
omnium
pandemonium
peridinium
plutonium
pollinium
protoactinium
selenium
the millennium
tirocinium
triclinium
uredinium
virginium
xenium
zirconium

Synonyms and antonyms of aluminium in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «aluminium» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ALUMINIUM

Find out the translation of aluminium to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of aluminium from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «aluminium» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

aluminio
570 millions of speakers

English

aluminium
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एल्यूमीनियम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الألومينيوم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

алюминий
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

alumínio
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অ্যালুমিনিয়াম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

aluminium
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Aluminium
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Aluminium
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アルミニウム
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

알루미늄
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Aluminium
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nhôm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அலுமினிய
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अॅल्युमिनियम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

alüminyum
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

alluminio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

aluminium
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

алюміній
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

aluminiu
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αλουμίνιο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

aluminium
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

aluminium
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

aluminium
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of aluminium

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ALUMINIUM»

The term «aluminium» is very widely used and occupies the 6.702 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ALUMINIUM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «aluminium» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «aluminium» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about aluminium

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ALUMINIUM»

Discover the use of aluminium in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to aluminium and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Corrosion of Aluminium
This book highlights the practical and general aspects of the corrosion of aluminium alloys with many illustrations and references.
Christian Vargel, 2004
2
Aluminum: Properties and Physical Metallurgy
The completely updated source of information on aluminium industry as a whole rather than its individual contributors. this book is an opportunity to gain from The knowledge of the experts working for prestigious companies such as Alcoa, ...
John E. Hatch, 1984
3
Aluminium Design and Construction
The major part of the book deals with structural design and presents very clear guidance for designers, with numerous diagrams, charts and examples.
John Dwight, 2002
4
Extrusion of Aluminium Alloys
There have also been huge technical advances. This text provides comprehensive coverage of the metallurgical, mathematical and practical features of the process.
T. Sheppard, 1999
5
Chemistry of Aluminium, Gallium, Indium, and Thallium
The same preoccupation with boron is apparent in the coverage received by the Group 13 elements in the comprehensive and regularly updated volume of the Gmelin Handbook.
A.J. Downs, 1993
6
The Welding of Aluminium and Its Alloys
This book is essential reading for welding engineers, production engineers, production managers, designers and shop-floor supervisors involved in the aluminium fabrication industry.
Gene Mathers, 2002
7
Aluminum Welding
This publication is a comprehensive book on the welding of aluminium, aimed primarily at practising engineers and students of welding technology.
N.R. Mandal, 2001
8
Properties of Aluminium Gallium Arsenide
AlGaAs is the most widely studied and applied of the ternary semiconductors. An international array of 30 experts have contributed under the editorship of a world authority on AlGaAs, Dr. S. Adachi of Gunma University, Japan.
Sadao Adachi, 1993
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Cast and wrought aluminium bronzes: properties, processes ...
This book, which was commissioned by the Copper Development Association, is intended to bring up to date the information contained in the standard reference work by P. J. Macken and A. A. Smith published in 1966.
Harry J. Meigh, 2000
10
Corrosion Resistance of Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys
Bringing together the widespread information on the topic, this handbook and ready reference is clearly structured according to the various media that can corrode and damage aluminium and aluminium compounds, while also discussing methods ...
Michael Schütze, Dietrich Wieser, Roman Bender, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ALUMINIUM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term aluminium is used in the context of the following news items.
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Flood of Chinese exports sinks aluminium prices
The outlook for aluminium is looking severely pressured for the next few years as excess capacity in China shows no sign of easing, resulting in ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
2
Q3 MJP aluminium deals done at $90-100/t
Most Japanese buyers have concluded deals for delivery of primary aluminium in the third quarter at $90-100 per tonne, down from $380 per ... «Metalbulletin.com, Jul 15»
3
Arabal 2015 dates announced
The 19th Arab International Aluminium Conference and Exhibition (Arabal) will be hosted by Ma'aden at the Dhahran International Exhibitions ... «Aluminium Today, Jul 15»
4
SHFE vs LME arbitrage: copper, aluminium, zinc
If you aren't a subscriber yet, feel free to take a seven day free trial, or subscribe using the instructions below. «Metalbulletin.com, Jul 15»
5
EU imposes anti-dumping duties on Russian aluminium foil
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union will impose anti-dumping duties on imports of Russian aluminium foil after an initial investigation ... «Yahoo7 News, Jul 15»
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Q3 aluminium MJP deals at $90-95/t; talks continue
As talks continue between Japanese buyers and producers for third quarter premiums, Metal Bulletin lists out the latest bids, offers and ... «Metalbulletin.com, Jul 15»
7
Cannondale CAAD12 – Converting us to aluminium?
The new CAAD12 rides smoothly for aluminum and features a solid build. It didn't excel on the steeps, but it had a peppy feel. Photo: Dan ... «Triathlete Europe, Jul 15»
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Trade log July 2015: Aluminium
All prices are per tonne and relate to in-warehouse premiums unless otherwise stated. July 3 Japan: Q3 MJP aluminium deals at $95 per tonne ... «Metalbulletin.com, Jul 15»
9
New Aluminium Smelter Could Be On The Way
A partnership between a Chinese and an Icelandic company has been struck to build an aluminium smelter in north Iceland. Kjarninn reports ... «Reykjavík Grapevine, Jul 15»
10
BRAZILIAN ALUMINIUM SNAPSHOT: Domestic premiums stable …
Sellers believe domestic premiums could fall further; an offer for metal delivered São Paulo region has been reported at $420 per tonne. «Metalbulletin.com, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Aluminium [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/aluminium>. Apr 2024 ».
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