aluminose
|a-lu-mi-nose|
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/əˈluːmɪˌnoʊs/
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/əˈluːmɪˌnəʊs/
resembling aluminum
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aluminose' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alumin-', where 'alumen' meant 'alum'.
Historical Evolution
'alumin-' transformed into the English word 'aluminous', and eventually became the modern English word 'aluminose'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'containing alum', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'containing or resembling alumina or aluminum'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
containing or resembling alumina or aluminum.
The aluminose compound was used in the manufacturing process.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/06 05:36