ALUMINUM

aluminum, aluminium, Al, atomic number

(noun) a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

aluminum (countable and uncountable, plural aluminums) (American spelling)

A metallic chemical element (symbol Al) with an atomic number of 13.

(countable) A single atom of this element.

(slang) Aircraft or other machinery made partially or wholly of aluminum.

Source: Wiktionary


A*lu"mi*num, n.

Definition: See Aluminium.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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LEND

(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”


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