aluminum

noun, often attributive

alu·mi·num | \ ə-ˈlü-mə-nəm

Definition of aluminum

: a silver-white metallic chemical element with atomic number 13 that has good electrical and thermal conductivity, high reflectivity, and resistance to oxidation —often used before another noun aluminum foilThe sweet spot, the point in a bat where vibration supposedly is least, is said to be two times larger on an aluminum bat than on a wood one.— Hank HerschBefore he evacuated, Mr. Gonzales tied the boat down with four gigantic ropes and all the storm could do was knock it off the construction blocks. He slowly climbs a battered aluminum ladder propped up on the port side.— Ken Wells — see Chemical Elements Table

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These official Apple cases come in satisfying colors of buttery leather, with aluminum buttons that match the case as well as a microfiber lining to protect your iPhone. — CNN Money, "Protect your iPhone 11 with these stylish and rugged cases," 16 Sep. 2019 Some homes continue to have aluminum wiring for electricity, which presents a very large fire hazard, according to Deputy Fire Marshal Lt. — Washington Post, "Fire can be risky, deadly drawback of living in mobile homes," 16 Sep. 2019 The company also has an aluminum die casting plant in Bedford and a components holding plant in Kokomo. — Alexandria Burris, Indianapolis Star, "How the UAW strike against GM affects Indiana," 16 Sep. 2019 Coast Guard Petty Officer Ryan Noel said the people on the 32-foot aluminum vessel were commercial divers. — BostonGlobe.com, "Three people were rescued after a commercial dive boat overturned off the Nahant coast Friday morning, officials said.," 14 Sep. 2019 Special exterior design cues feature a Willys hood decal, unique black 17-inch aluminum wheels with gray pad print and a gloss black sport grille. — Houston Chronicle, "Good news for Jeep enthusiasts," 13 Sep. 2019 His family sat on aluminum chairs in the middle of the gym — about 40 of them wearing the same red T-shirt in honor of Skylar. — Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press, "Jim Harbaugh sends heartbreaking gift to funeral of Michigan boy who died on field," 13 Sep. 2019 The housing features military-grade aluminum with a silicon skin. — John Goodspeed, ExpressNews.com, "Scouting interesting stuff to make hunts more fun," 12 Sep. 2019 This Defender, like its Range Rover cousins, is now an aluminum monocoque chassis, something that Land Rover says is three times stiffer than anything else the brand has built until now. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, "The 2020 Land Rover Defender is a 21st century take on a 4×4 icon," 12 Sep. 2019

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The first known use of aluminum was in 1812

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aluminum

noun

English Language Learners Definition of aluminum

: a silver metal that is strong and light and that is used for making many products

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aluminum

noun

alu·mi·num | \ ə-ˈlü-mə-nəm

Kids Definition of aluminum

: a silver-white light metallic chemical element that is easily worked, conducts electricity well, resists weathering, and is the most plentiful metal in the earth's crust

aluminum

noun, often attributive

alu·mi·num | \ ə-ˈlü-mə-nəm

Medical Definition of aluminum

: a bluish silver-white malleable ductile light trivalent metallic element that has good electrical and thermal conductivity, high reflectivity, and resistance to oxidation and is the most abundant metal in the earth's crust where it always occurs in combination —symbol Al — see Chemical Elements Table