aluminised
|a-lu-mi-nised|
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/əˈluːməˌnaɪzd/
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/əˈljuːmɪˌnaɪzd/
(aluminise)
coating with aluminum
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aluminised' originates from the process of 'aluminising', which involves coating a material with aluminum.
Historical Evolution
'Aluminise' comes from the combination of 'aluminum' and the suffix '-ise', indicating a process or action.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the process of applying aluminum, and it has retained this meaning in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
coated or treated with aluminum.
The aluminised surface reflects heat effectively.
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Last updated: 2025/07/06 02:36