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aluminium Definition

alu·min·ium (al′yo̵̅o̅ minē əm)

noun

Brit. aluminum

aluminium Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • anodise: The windows running between columns are in anodised aluminum.
  • extrude: Composition, manufacture The box and guide channels are manufactured from extruded aluminum.
  • anodize: It is constructed mostly from CNC machined and black anodized aluminum with a silky smooth movement.
  • brush: Beautifully finished in brushed aluminum, our car tax holder looks the biz.

Adjective modifier

  • molten: Molten aluminum is added vaporizing the polystyrene on contact.
  • coated: Planks can be manufactured in lengths to span the roof and are typically of powder coated aluminum hollow sections connected with hoses.
  • polished: Available in a plain polished aluminum with or without the gear gate engraved or silver anodised with or without the gate engraved.
  • recycled: It takes up to 95 % less energy to make a recycled aluminum can than to start from scratch according to Alcan.
  • lightweight: A further selection of accessories attach to the frame with lightweight aluminum clamps.

Modifies a noun

  • alloy: Can be made from aluminum alloy, copper or steel.
  • foil: Please put only clean aluminum foil in the bank.
  • smelter: Great pipes slide down the flanks of Ben Nevis bringing power to the defunct aluminum smelter.
  • can: Over 4 billion aluminum drinks cans were sold in 1998.
  • oxide: Note: Some forms of aluminum oxide do, however, absorb water very effectively.
  • extrusion: The treads are produced from one piece aluminum alloy extrusions which incorporate an integral non-slip surface for safety.

Noun used with modifier

  • billet: Machined from billet aluminum with 8 dimples these trims can be fitted in a few seconds without any tools.
  • diecast: This photo clearly shows the rear mounted transceiver unit which is actually two large Eddystone diecast aluminum box bolted together.
  • aircraft-grade: The airframe is of aircraft-grade aluminum with a composite cabin and fuselage shell.
  • cast: Cast aluminum is one of the best conductors known.
  • lithium: Lithium aluminum hydride dust can even catch fire on a damp day.