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aluminous

aluminous

8.2
Containing a light silver grey metal used for cans and planes
  • adjective
  • /əˈluːmɪnəs/
  • Specialized
: aluminoso
  • Many rocks contain aluminous minerals, which can be extracted for various uses.

Examples

  • This ceramic is made from an aluminous material that enhances its durability.

  • The artist chose an aluminous paint for its bright, reflective quality.

  • I'm going to use my Nas all day aluminous weightless foundation.

Synonyms

aluminiferous
vsaluminous
  • Specialized
9.9

Containing the metal aluminum in a rock or mineral

is broader, used for anything related to or containing alum or aluminum

Surface Forms

aluminous positive

Morphology

aluminous = alum (transparent) = alum + ous

Clear derivation from the noun 'alum' with the adjective-forming suffix '-ous', indicating relating to or containing alum/aluminum.

Etymology

Aluminous comes from alum, a common substance whose Latin name was alumen, meaning 'bitter salt', and the modern word aluminum comes from the same root. So aluminous means 'containing or relating to aluminum or alum', for example clay or soil that has these materials.