aluminous
/ə'lju:minəs/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Pertaining to or containing aluminum: Describes something that is related to or composed of the metallic element aluminum (Al).
- Pertaining to or containing alum: Describes something that is related to or contains alum, a class of chemical compounds, typically double sulfates of aluminum and another metal.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The region is known for its aluminous clay deposits.
- The rock has a distinctly aluminous composition.
- An aluminous solution was used in the experiment.
Advanced Usage
- In Geology/Mineralogy: Used to describe rocks, minerals, or soils with a high aluminum content.
- Bauxite is an important aluminous ore for aluminum production.
- In Chemistry: Describes compounds or mixtures containing aluminum or alum.
- The aluminous salt crystallized from the solution.
Variants and Related Words
- Alumina (n): Aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃), a compound commonly found in clays and used in producing aluminum.
- Aluminize (v): To coat or treat with aluminum.
- Aluminiferous (adj): Yielding or containing aluminum; similar in meaning to 'aluminous'.
Synonyms
- Aluminum-containing
- Alum-containing
Related Phrases
(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs or idioms.)
Adjective
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pertaining to or containing aluminum or alum
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