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| Al |
symbol of the chemical element aluminum. |
| alumina |
natural or synthetic aluminum oxide, occurring in nature as a corundum. |
| aluminium |
the British word for "aluminum," a strong, light, silver metal that does not easily rust. |
| aluminize |
to treat or cover with some form of aluminum. |
| aluminum |
a strong, light, silver metal that does not easily rust. Aluminum is a chemical element. (symbol: Al) |
| aluminum oxide |
a natural or synthetic oxide of aluminum; alumina; corundum. |
| amphibole |
any of a number of hydrous silicate minerals, such as hornblende, that mostly comprise various combinations of magnesium, calcium, sodium, iron, and aluminum. |
| bauxite |
the primary ore of aluminum, containing various impurities. |
| beryl |
a crystalline mineral, aluminum beryllium silicate, from which beryllium and certain gemstones such as emeralds are derived. |
| biotite |
a mica commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rock, ranging in color from dark green or brown to black, and containing iron, magnesium, potassium, and aluminum. |
| clay |
earth that consists mainly of hydrated silicates of aluminum, and is used for making bricks, pottery, and tiles. [1/3 definitions] |
| corundum |
an exceedingly hard mineral, aluminum oxide, occurring commonly in gray, brown, or blue varieties which are used esp. as abrasives, and more rarely in transparent, crystalline forms such as the ruby and sapphire used in expensive jewelry. |
| cryolite |
a white fluoride of sodium and aluminum, used in the production of aluminum. |
| feldspar |
any of a group of crystalline minerals that form the basic constituents of nearly all crystalline rocks, consisting usu. of silicates of aluminum, potassium, sodium, or calcium. |
| foil2 |
a very thin, flexible sheet of a metal, such as aluminum. |
| mag wheel |
an automobile or truck wheel of steel alloyed with magnesium or aluminum and thus relatively lightweight and shiny. |
| metal |
any of several solid mineral elements, such as silver, iron, aluminum, or copper, that can conduct heat and electricity, are malleable under heat or pressure, and typically form salts when combined with nonmetals. [1/2 definitions] |
| napalm |
a highly flammable jelly containing aluminum soaps and gasoline, used in flame throwers and fire bombs. [1/2 definitions] |
| nonaluminum |
combined form of aluminum. |
| platinoid |
an alloy made of copper, nickel, and zinc to which a small amount of tungsten or aluminum has been added, used esp. in electric coils. [1/3 definitions] |
| recycling bin |
a container used for holding discarded items, such as aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and newspapers, which are intended to be recycled. |
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