aluminum
nounUK /ˌæl.jəˈmɪn.i.əm/
US /əˈluː.mə.nəm/
A light, shiny metal that is silver in color.
The soda can is made of aluminum.
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2. A silvery-white metallic element that is light and resists rust.
Aluminum is used to build airplanes because it is strong and light.
3. Thin sheets of this metal used for wrapping food.
She wrapped the sandwich in aluminum.
4. A color that is shiny and silver-gray.
The car was painted a bright aluminum.