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al-y-uh-MIN-ee-uh-m/ˌæljəˈmɪniəm/

Aluminium is a light silver metal (UK spelling; US aluminum). It is used in cans, aircraft, and wiring. Recycle aluminium separately in many councils. Do not write aluminum in UK exams. Kerbside schemes raised aluminium recycling rates.

Meaning

A light silver metal used in cans, aircraft, and wiring (UK spelling).

Examples

• “Aluminium recycling rates rose after the kerbside scheme.”
• “The aircraft skin is aluminium, which is why weight fell.”

Good to know

UK: aluminium /ˌæljəˈmɪniəm/. US: aluminum. Recycle; aerospace; cans. Uncountable as a material. Exam spelling trap. Not steel.

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