aluminium
Translation
aluminum
Examples
This bike frame is made of aluminium.
This bike frame is made of aluminum.
Aluminium is a lightweight metal.
Aluminum is a lightweight metal.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a chemical element Aluminum is a lightweight metal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aluminum (US spelling); Related: metal, steel, titanium
Etymology
From Latin 'alumen' (alum), with the '-ium' suffix common for metallic elements. The US spelling drops one 'i'.
Memory Tips
This is the standard spelling in the UK and much of the world. The US spelling is 'aluminum'.