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aluminium
aluminium /ˌæl.jəˈmɪn.i.əm/ noun [U] UK (US aluminum, /əˈluː.mɪ.nəm/ )
► B2 (SYMBOL Al) a chemical element that is a light, silver-coloured metal, used especially for making cooking equipment and aircraft parts: » an aluminium saucepan» Cover the fish with aluminium foil and cook over a low heat.» We take all our aluminium cans for recycling.Thesaurus+: ↑Chemical elements• • • Extra Examples:» The car's lightweight chassis is made from aluminium sheets.» Because aluminium is a light metal, it is used for overhead cables.» The company produces aluminium and copper cables for export.» What type of curtain rods would you prefer - brass, wood, or aluminium?» We should all be recycling our aluminium drinks cans, foil and other packaging. |