ALUMINOUS

aluminous

(adjective) pertaining to or containing aluminum or alum

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

aluminous (not comparable)

(chemistry) of or pertaining to alumina or alum

Source: Wiktionary


A*lu"mi*nous, a. Etym: [L. aluminosus, fr. alumen alum: cf. F. alumineux.]

Definition: Pertaining to or containing alum, or alumina; as, aluminous minerals, aluminous solution.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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