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• a variation of aluminum.

aluminium

American  

[al-yuh-min-ee-uhm] / ˌæl jəˈmɪn i əm /

noun

British.

1. variant of aluminum.

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aluminium British  

/ əˈluːmɪnəm, ˌæljʊˈmɪnɪəm /

noun

1. a light malleable ductile silvery-white metallic element that resists corrosion; the third most abundant element in the earth's crust (8.1 per cent), occurring only as a compound, principally in bauxite. It is used, esp in the form of its alloys, in aircraft parts, kitchen utensils, etc. Symbol: Al; atomic no: 13; atomic wt: 26.9815; valency: 3; relative density: 2.699; melting pt: 660.45°C; boiling pt: 2520°C

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Negotiators were reportedly discussing a deal that would reduce US tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium from 50% to 25%, and on Canadian autos from 25% to 15%.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

They are in addition to existing tariffs the US had already imposed on Canadian steel and aluminium, autos and lumber.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

Canada has been in pursuit of a deal that would see the US drop or reduce tariffs on its steel, aluminium, automobile and lumber sectors, all of which have been damaging to the country's economy.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

"Everyone is going back. I wouldn't advise anyone to come. We had a dream but they broke it," the aluminium joiner said, adding he would return to work on Monday,

From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026

Through the aluminium wall he heard a radio voice saying, “War has been declared.”

From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury