Aluminium Meaning in English

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US

ˌæɫˈjumɪnəm/, /əˈɫumɪnəm

al-YOO-mi-num

UK

ˌæljʊmˈɪniəm

al-yuh-MIN-ee-um

Definition

A light, silver-colored metal that is used to make cans, foil, and many household objects because it doesn't rust easily.

Usage & Nuances

In American English, 'aluminum' is used instead. Commonly appears with 'foil,' 'can,' or describing building materials. Used in both technical and everyday contexts.

• Spanish: aluminio
• Portuguese (BR): alumínio
• Portuguese (PT): alumínio
• Chinese (Simplified): 铝
• Chinese (Traditional): 鋁
• Hindi: एल्युमिनियम
• Arabic: ألمنيوم
• Bengali: অ্যালুমিনিয়াম
• Russian: алюминий
• Japanese: アルミニウム
• Vietnamese: nhôm
• Korean: 알루미늄
• Turkish: alüminyum
• Urdu: ایلومینیم
• Indonesian: aluminium

Example Sentences

The window frame is made from aluminium.

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We use aluminium foil to wrap food.

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Cans are often made of aluminium.

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Do you have any aluminium foil? I need some for baking.

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The bike is really light because the frame is aluminium.

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If you recycle aluminium cans, you help save energy and resources.

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