aluminium oxide
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noun
a white or colourless insoluble powder occurring naturally as corundum and used in the production of aluminium and its compounds, abrasives, glass, and ceramics. Formula: Al 2 O 3Also called: alumina See also activated alumina
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Words nearby aluminium oxide
aluminiferous, aluminite, aluminium, aluminium bronze, aluminium hydroxide, aluminium oxide, aluminium sulphate, aluminize, alumino-, aluminography, aluminosilicate
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