aluminum
Also spelled aluminium (UK spelling)
Aluminum (noun) means the American, Canadian, and Philippine spelling of aluminium, the lightweight silvery metal. Example: “The pan is made of aluminum for even heating.”
How to Use Aluminum
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe North American spelling of the metal known elsewhere as aluminium.
Standard in the US and Canada; most other English-speaking countries use "aluminium."
Word Forms
aluminums plural
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The pan is made of _____ for even heating.
Etymology
Coined by British chemist Humphry Davy in 1812, from an earlier form "alumium."
Rhymes for aluminum
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What does “aluminum” mean?
The word “aluminum” means the American, Canadian, and Philippine spelling of aluminium, the lightweight silvery metal. In plain terms, the North American spelling of the metal known elsewhere as aluminium.
How do you pronounce “aluminum”?
“Aluminum” is pronounced al-uu-MIHN-yuhm (/əˈlu.mɪ.nəm/ in IPA).
How do you use “aluminum” in a sentence?
Here is “aluminum” used in a sentence: “The pan is made of aluminum for even heating.”
What part of speech is “aluminum”?
“Aluminum” is a noun.
Where does the word “aluminum” come from?
The word “aluminum” dates back to around 1812. Coined by British chemist Humphry Davy in 1812, from an earlier form "alumium.".
Is “aluminum” a common word?
“Aluminum” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.