aluminic
|a-lu-min-ic|
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/əˈluːmɪnɪk/
relating to aluminum
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aluminic' originates from 'aluminum', specifically the word 'alumen', where 'alumen' meant 'bitter salt'.
Historical Evolution
'alumen' changed from the Latin word 'alumen' and eventually became the modern English word 'aluminum', from which 'aluminic' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'bitter salt', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to or containing aluminum'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or containing aluminum.
The aluminic compound was used in the manufacturing process.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/06 01:06