aluminum oxide
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- aluminum-oxide adjective
Example Sentences
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"It was relatively easy to do these treatments and get big changes in catalytic behavior, which is surprising because aluminum oxide is famously not reactive -- it is very stable," Bayles said.
From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2024
The first step in making aluminum is to mine a rock called bauxite, which is rich in aluminum oxide, also known as alumina.
From Science Magazine • Jan. 24, 2024
The goal is to provide an industrial outlet for acai waste while reducing emissions in the facility, which converts bauxite into aluminum oxide, the main material used to produce aluminium.
From National Geographic • Dec. 14, 2023
In my opinion, the workhorse abrasive is aluminum oxide.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 28, 2023
On their thirtieth wedding anniversary, George gave Margaret a check for one hundred dollars, along with a note scribbled on the back of an aluminum oxide wrapper: “Next 30 years not as rough. Love, George.”
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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