Cool MateMeaning of Aluminium
a chemical element. Aluminium is a light, silver-grey metal used for making pans, etc.
In simple words: A silver-white metal used to make cans, foils, and airplanes.
Aluminium in a sentence
- aluminium saucepans/window frames
- **aluminium foil** *(= for example, for wrapping food in)*
How to use Aluminium
Commonly used in everyday conversation and scientific contexts. Less common in very formal writing, where 'aluminum' is preferred in American English and 'aluminium' in British English.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Sounds like 'a-lum-in-umm', picture a shiny metal can lying in the dust.
Related words
Collocations with Aluminium
- aluminium foil
- aluminium can
- aluminium oxide
- aluminium alloy
Synonyms for Aluminium
- metal
- lightweight metal
- non-ferrous metal
Common mistakes with Aluminium
- Spelling it as 'aluminum' when using British English.
- Confusing it with 'alum', which is a different substance.
- Mispronouncing it, especially the ending sound.
Aluminium appears in
Aluminium in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ألومنيوم
معدن فضي أبيض يستخدم لصنع العلب والرقائق والطائرات.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অ্যালুমিনিয়াম
একটি রূপালী-সাদা ধাতু যা ক্যান, ফয়েল এবং বিমান তৈরিতে ব্যবহৃত হয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Aluminium
Ein silberweißes Metall, das zur Herstellung von Dosen, Folien und Flugzeugen verwendet wird.
- SpanishEspañol
Aluminio
Un metal blanco plateado que se usa para hacer latas, papel de aluminio y aviones.
- Persianفارسی
آلومینیوم
فلزی نقرهای-سفید که برای ساخت قوطیها، فویلها و هواپیماها استفاده میشود.
- FrenchFrançais
Aluminium
Un métal blanc argenté utilisé pour fabriquer des canettes, des feuilles et des avions.
- Hindiहिन्दी
एल्यूमीनियम
एक चांदी जैसा सफेद धातु जिसका उपयोग डिब्बे, पन्नी और हवाई जहाज बनाने के लिए किया जाता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Alluminio
Un metallo bianco-argenteo usato per fare lattine, fogli e aerei.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Alumínio
Um metal branco-prateado usado para fazer latas, papel alumínio e aviões.
- RussianРусский
Алюминий
Серебристо-белый металл, из которого делают банки, фольгу и самолеты.
- Urduاردو
ایلومینیم
ایک چاندی جیسی سفید دھات جو کین، ورق اور ہوائی جہاز بنانے کے لیے استعمال ہوتی ہے۔
- Chinese中文
铝
一种银白色的金属，用来制造罐头、箔和飞机。
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Frequently asked questions about Aluminium
What does Aluminium mean?
A silver-white metal used to make cans, foils, and airplanes.
What is the definition of Aluminium?
a chemical element. Aluminium is a light, silver-grey metal used for making pans, etc.
How do you use Aluminium in a sentence?
aluminium saucepans/window frames
Can you give another example of Aluminium?
**aluminium foil** *(= for example, for wrapping food in)*
What are synonyms for Aluminium?
Common alternatives include metal, lightweight metal, non-ferrous metal.
What is the opposite of Aluminium?
Opposite meanings include iron, steel.
What words go with Aluminium?
It commonly pairs with aluminium foil, aluminium can, aluminium oxide, aluminium alloy.
What are common mistakes when using Aluminium?
Spelling it as 'aluminum' when using British English. Confusing it with 'alum', which is a different substance. Mispronouncing it, especially the ending sound.
How do you pronounce Aluminium?
US: /["/ˌæljəˈmɪniəm//ˌæləˈmɪniəm/","/əˈluːmɪnəm/"]/, UK: /["/ˌæljəˈmɪniəm//ˌæləˈmɪniəm/","/əˈluːmɪnəm/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Aluminium?
Commonly used in everyday conversation and scientific contexts. Less common in very formal writing, where 'aluminum' is preferred in American English and 'aluminium' in British English.
What CEFR level is Aluminium?
"Aluminium" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.