aluminum
/əˈluːmɪnəm/
CEFR level B2Topic ScienceWord #4683 in the learning path
铝
Definitions
n. A light, silvery metal used for cans, foil, and aircraft.
铝
Example
This aluminum ladder is light enough to carry alone.
这把铝梯很轻，一个人就能搬动。
Recycling aluminum requires substantially less energy than producing new metal from ore, reducing the environmental impact of manufacturing.
回收铝所需的能源远少于从矿石中提炼新铝，因此能减少制造业对环境的影响。
Collocations
- aluminum foil
- aluminum cans
- aluminum alloy
Usage tip
美式拼写；英式通常写aluminium，读音也不同。
FAQ
- What does aluminum mean?
- A light, silvery metal used for cans, foil, and aircraft.
- How is aluminum pronounced?
- UK /əˈluːmɪnəm/, US /əˈluːmɪnəm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
