alumino-

American  

1. a combining form of aluminum, used especially before a consonant.

   aluminosilicate.

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Usage

What does alumino- mean? Alumino- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “aluminum,” a silvery-white metallic element. It is occasionally used in scientific terms, especially in chemistry.Alumino- ultimately comes from Latin alumen, meaning “bitter salt,” in reference to an astringent substance known as potash alum.What are variants of alumino-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, alumino- becomes alumin-, as in aluminite. Want to know more? Check out our Words That Use entry for alumin-.