B2nounUK spelling: aluminiumsciencehome
US/əˈluː.mə.nəm/
UK/ˌæl.jəˈmɪn.i.əm/
a light silver-colored metal used to make cans, foil and window frames
In context
Wrap the fish in aluminum foil and bake it for twenty minutes.
Aluminum cans can be recycled again and again.
The new windows in our apartment have light aluminum frames.
Words that go with aluminum
noun + noun
- aluminum foilCover the dish with aluminum foil.
- aluminum cansKids collect aluminum cans to sell for recycling.
- aluminum frameThe bike has a light aluminum frame.
- aluminum industryThe aluminum industry uses a lot of electricity.
adjective + preposition
- made of aluminumThe laptop case is made of aluminum.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Wrap the meat in silver paper.Correct: Wrap the meat in aluminum foil.