aluminous

/ə'lju:minəs/

Thân thiện

The scientist examined the aluminous mineral under bright light.

Definition

1. 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.)

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Adjective

1. pertaining to or containing aluminum or alum