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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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Example Sentences

Most recently, state-backed giants Emirates Global Aluminium and Aluminium Bahrain were attacked on Saturday.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Aluminium Bahrain began a 19% capacity shutdown, and ING forecasts futures could reach $4,200 a ton if disruptions persist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

This week, both Qatalum and Aluminium Bahrain have told customers that they can’t meet their supply needs, sending aluminum prices on the LME up to multi-year highs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Aluminium Bahrain BSC suspended deliveries to some customers under a force majeure clause, ANZ Research analysts say in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Aluminium bronze, consisting of about 90% copper and 10% aluminium, has a pure golden color, is strong and malleable, is easily cast, and is permanent in the air.

From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William