ALUMINA


Meaning of ALUMINA in English

n.

Pronunciation: ə - ' lü-m ə -n ə

Function: noun

Etymology: New Latin, from Latin alumin-, alumen alum

Date: 1801

: the oxide of aluminum Al 2 O 3 occurring native as corundum and in hydrated forms (as in bauxite)

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