English Explanatory Dictionary

alumina

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Aluminum oxide, especially when used in mining, material sciences or ceramics, a refractory solid compound.

Pronunciation

/əˈl(j)uːmɪnə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-alumina.wav

Word forms

alumina aluminas aluminia

Etymology

From the combining form of Latin alumen + -a.

Derived words

activated alumina alumian aluminate aluminiform aluminium aluminous alundum
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