non-aluminous
|non-a-lu-mi-nous|
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/nɒn-əˈluːmɪnəs/
absence of alumina
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-aluminous' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'aluminous' from Latin 'alumin-', referring to alumina or aluminum.
Historical Evolution
'Aluminous' changed from the Latin word 'alumin-', referring to alumina, and eventually became the modern English word 'aluminous'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to alumina or aluminum', but 'non-aluminous' specifies the absence of these elements.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not containing or related to alumina or aluminum.
The non-aluminous clay was used for pottery.
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Last updated: 2025/07/25 17:22