aluminoferrous
|a-lu-mi-no-fer-rous|
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/əˌluːmɪnoʊˈfɛrəs/
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/əˌluːmɪnəʊˈfɛrəs/
aluminum and iron
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aluminoferrous' originates from Latin, specifically the words 'alumin-' meaning 'aluminum' and 'ferrous' meaning 'iron'.
Historical Evolution
'aluminoferrous' was formed by combining the Latin roots 'alumin-' and 'ferrous' to describe materials containing both aluminum and iron.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'containing aluminum and iron', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
containing both aluminum and iron.
The aluminoferrous alloy was used in the construction of the bridge.
Synonyms
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