aluminium
noun
al·u·min·i·um
ˌal-yə-ˈmi-nē-əm 
chiefly British
: aluminum
… approximately six tons of clay are required to produce a ton of aluminium …—
C. E. Davis
C. E. DavisMetals such as copper, aluminium, silver and gold …—C. Hammond
—often used before another nounC. Hammondaluminium compounds
Both zinc and aluminium plates are used extensively.—Preliminary Tech. Course In Printing
see Chemical Elements Table
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Fully made in Italy, the lightweight design weighs approximately 1,060 grams excluding the fuel cannister and is mainly made of recycled materials, specifically an aluminium and brass alloy.
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About half of the aluminium used in the United States is imported, the majority from Canada.
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The tariffs are in retaliation to Trump’s imposition of tariffs on steel, aluminium, and autos and a 20% duty on other goods.
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South Korea has already seen U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium and has been seeking an exemption from reciprocal U.S tariffs next month.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
About half of the aluminium used in the United States is imported, the majority from Canada.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2025
The tariffs are in retaliation to Trump’s imposition of tariffs on steel, aluminium, and autos and a 20% duty on other goods.
—Chloe Taylor,jenni Reid, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
South Korea has already seen U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium and has been seeking an exemption from reciprocal U.S tariffs next month.
—Joyce Lee and Ju-Min Park, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Aluminium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aluminium. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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aluminium
noun
al·u·min·i·um
ˌal-yə-ˈmin-ē-əm
chiefly British
: aluminum
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aluminium
noun
al·u·min·i·um
ˌal-yə-ˈmin-ē-əm
chiefly British
: aluminum
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