aluminum
noun
alu·mi·num
ə-ˈlü-mə-nəm 
: 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 foil
The 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 Hersch
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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Plus, the new Jet Black aluminum case paired with a sleek black sport band gives it a refined, sporty look.
—Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
The company continues to invest in its aluminum operations segment, with capital expenditures totaling $1,414,831,000 for the first nine months of 2024.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Paired with a strong aluminum or steel pole structure, the heavy canvas fabric creates a resilient structure that can withstand weather in a way that the flexible poles and thin fabrics of backpacking tents could never achieve.
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Vintage aluminum sconces sit next to a work by Guy de Rougemont in a chrome frame that sets it off beautifully.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
The company continues to invest in its aluminum operations segment, with capital expenditures totaling $1,414,831,000 for the first nine months of 2024.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Paired with a strong aluminum or steel pole structure, the heavy canvas fabric creates a resilient structure that can withstand weather in a way that the flexible poles and thin fabrics of backpacking tents could never achieve.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
Vintage aluminum sconces sit next to a work by Guy de Rougemont in a chrome frame that sets it off beautifully.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Aluminum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aluminum. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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aluminum
noun
alu·mi·num
ə-ˈlü-mə-nəm
: a silver-white malleable light element that conducts electricity and heat well, is highly resistant to oxidation, and is the most abundant metal in the earth's crust see element
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aluminum
noun
alu·mi·num
ə-ˈlü-mə-nəm
: a silver-white malleable ductile light trivalent metallic chemical element with atomic number 13 that has good electrical and thermal conductivity, high reflectivity, and resistance to oxidation
—symbol Al
see Chemical Elements Table
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