alumines
|a-lu-mines|
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/əˈluːmɪnz/
(alumine)
compound of alumina
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alumine' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alumen', where 'alumen' meant 'bitter salt'.
Historical Evolution
'alumen' transformed into the French word 'alumine', and eventually became the modern English word 'alumine'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'bitter salt', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'compounds containing aluminum and oxygen'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a plural form of 'alumine', referring to compounds containing aluminum and oxygen.
The alumines are used in various industrial applications.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/06 00:51