alumina

American  

[uh-loo-muh-nuh] / əˈlu mə nə /

noun

1. the natural or synthetic oxide of aluminum, Al 2 O 3 , occurring in nature in a pure crystal form as corundum.

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alumina British  

/ əˈluːmɪnə /

noun

1. another name for aluminium oxide

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alumina Scientific  

/ ə-lo̅o̅′mə-nə /

1. Any of several forms of aluminum oxide used in aluminum production and in abrasives, refractories, ceramics, and electrical insulation. Alumina occurs naturally as the mineral corundum and, with minor traces of chromium and cobalt, as the minerals ruby and sapphire, respectively. In its hydrated form it also occurs as the rock bauxite. Also called aluminum oxide. Chemical formula: Al ₂ O ₃ .

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Etymology

Origin of alumina

1780–90; < Latin alūmin-, stem of alūmen alum ¹ + -a ⁴

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Example Sentences

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alumina

Falling Japanese aluminium premiums as well as rising alumina and carbon anode costs could further squeeze smelting margins in 2H.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

Loh says lower alumina prices could also allow Press Metal to reduce hedging.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

Aluminum prices are expected to remain supported by a supply deficit in 2026, while still subdued alumina prices should continue to support smelting margins, he reckons.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

Down a country lane on Ireland's west coast, a sign outside Europe's largest alumina refinery greets visitors in English, Irish -- and Russian.

From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026

Scapolite, skap′ō-līt, n. a silicate of alumina and lime, occurring in long rod-like crystals.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various

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