non-aluminum
|non-a-lu-mi-num|
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/nɑn əˈluːmɪnəm/
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/nɒn əˈluːmɪnəm/
not made of aluminum
Etymology
'non-aluminum' is formed in English by the negative prefix 'non-' + 'aluminum.' The prefix 'non-' comes from Latin 'non' meaning 'not,' and 'aluminum' derives from New Latin/Modern Latin 'alumen' (from Latin) via the word 'alum' (a chemical salt).
'non-' as a productive English prefix was attached to material names to indicate absence (e.g., nonmetal). 'Aluminum' was named in the early 19th century (from 'alumina'/'alumen'); combining them produced the compound adjective 'non-aluminum' in modern usage.
The combination originally and consistently meant simply 'not aluminum'; its basic meaning has remained stable and is used descriptively for materials or products.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an item or material that is not made of aluminum (used in contexts where items are categorized by material).
The shipment included several non-aluminum parts alongside the aluminum ones.
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Adjective 1
not made of aluminum; lacking aluminum as a material or component.
We sell non-aluminum cookware for customers who prefer other metals.
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Last updated: 2025/08/15 12:37