alumina

Noun

Meaning

One of the earths, consisting of two parts of aluminium and three of oxygen, Al2O3.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

aluminium oxide aluminum oxide oxide corundum adobe emery clay bauxite aluminium aluminum foil aluminous argil Atkins Michelin
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Hypernyms

corundum corundom

Hyponyms

alundum

Phrases with the word

alumina layer hydrated alumina alumina silicate alpha alumina alumina particles alumina hydrate

Anagrams

alumian

Examples

Both Global Alumina and Alcoa-Alcan have signed conventions with the Government of Guinea to build large alumina refineries with a combined capacity of about 4 million tonnes per year. Source: Internet

Conversion of high alumina cement Resistant to weak acids and especially sulfates, this cement cures quickly and has very high durability and strength. Source: Internet

Depending on the quality of the bauxite ore, twice as much waste (" Bauxite tailings ") as alumina is generated. Source: Internet

Another significant import is alumina (aluminum oxide) to supply the aluminum industry. Source: Internet

Bauxite and alumina are currently the only major exports. Source: Internet

Bauxite and alumina formed 55.2% of exports in 1999 and are the second-leading money earner after tourism. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

alumen alumian alumic alumina based alumina carrier alumina hydrate