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aluminum definition
alu·mi·num (ə lo̵̅o̅′mə nəm)
noun
a silvery, lightweight, easily worked, metallic chemical element that resists corrosion and is found abundantly, but only in combination: symbol, Al; at. no., 13
Etymology: ModL < L alumen: see alumina
adjective
of, containing, or made of aluminum
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