/ˌæljʊˈmɪnɪəm/ AL-yoo-mi-nee-uhm

Definitions

1. noun

A silvery-white chemical element with the symbol Al and atomic number 13.

“The new laptop case was made from lightweight aluminium alloy.”

2. noun

A substance made from this element, such as a powder or a foil.

“She used aluminium foil to wrap her sandwich for lunch.”