aluminiferous

adjective

alu·​mi·​nif·​er·​ous
ə¦lümə¦nif(ə)rəs
: containing alum or aluminum

Word History

Etymology

alumin- + -i- + -ferous

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aluminiferous was in 1804

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“Aluminiferous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aluminiferous. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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