Alumian

/əˈluːmiən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or containing aluminum, or having properties characteristic of aluminum.

Etymology

From 'aluminum' (or 'aluminium') with the adjectival suffix '-an,' following the pattern of metals becoming adjectives (like 'iron' becoming 'ironian').

Kelly Says

Despite being one of the most abundant elements on Earth, aluminum wasn't isolated until the 1820s, and it was so rare and precious that Napoleon III had an aluminum fork for special guests—imagine if your favorite drink can was once royal treasure!

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