aluminate

[ uh-loo-muh-nit, -neyt ]

noun

1. Chemistry. a salt of the acid form of aluminum hydroxide, containing the group AlO 2 − or AlO 3 −3 .

aluminate

/ əˈluːmɪneɪt /

noun

1. a salt of the ortho or meta acid forms of aluminium hydroxide containing the ions AlO 2 ^–or AlO 3 ^3–

Word History and Origins

Origin of aluminate¹

First recorded in 1725–35; alumin- + -ate ²

Example Sentences

Lastly, aluminate of soda may be used as a mordant in place of red liquor or sulphate of alumina.

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They first formed lead aluminate by the fusion together of lead oxide and alumina.

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The result is the formation of a solution of aluminate of soda, and insoluble fluoride of calcium (lime).

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It is possible to produce a mixed solution of aluminate and silicate of potash which will remain liquid for twenty-four hours.

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Aluminate of soda may likewise be procured from cryolite, as described under Alum.

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