aluminiform
|a-lu-mi-ni-form|
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/əˈluːmɪnɪfɔːrm/
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/əˈljuːmɪnɪfɔːm/
aluminum-like
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aluminiform' originates from 'aluminum', specifically the word 'alumin-', where 'alumin-' meant 'aluminum'.
Historical Evolution
'alumin-' transformed into the modern English word 'aluminiform' to describe something resembling aluminum.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having the form of aluminum', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the form or characteristics of aluminum.
The aluminiform structure was lightweight yet sturdy.
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Last updated: 2025/07/06 01:51