aluminous
Americanadjective
adjective
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resembling aluminium
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another word for aluminiferous
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Origin of aluminous
1535–45; < French alumineux or Latin alūminōsus; see alum 1, -ous
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The neighbouring mountain abounded with a very black fissile aluminous stone.
From Lachesis Lapponica A Tour in Lapland, Volume 1 by Linn?, Carl von
When the latter substance decomposes, sulphuric acid is produced, which unites with the aluminous earth of the clay to form sulphate of alumine, or common alum.
From Principles of Geology or, The Modern Changes of the Earth and its Inhabitants Considered as Illustrative of Geology by Lyell, Charles, Sir
The waters of these are pure, and impregnated chiefly with aluminous and calcareous matter, giving to the St. Lawrence river a fresh and admirable element and aliment.
From Canada and the Canadians Volume I by Bonnycastle, Richard Henry
For the most part they consist mainly of aluminous silicates, some of them being highly acid compounds with 75% or more of silica.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 6 "Geodesy" to "Geometry" by Various
Upon granite soils, it will be of less value than silicious or aluminous ones.
From Guano A Treatise of Practical Information for Farmers by Robinson, Solon
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