aluminium

[ al-yuh-min-ee-uhm ]

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noun

British.

variant of aluminum.

aluminium

/ əˈluːmɪnəm; ˌæljʊˈmɪnɪəm /

noun

a light malleable ductile silvery-white metallic element that resists corrosion; the third most abundant element in the earth's crust (8.1 per cent), occurring only as a compound, principally in bauxite. It is used, esp in the form of its alloys, in aircraft parts, kitchen utensils, etc. Symbol: Al; atomic no: 13; atomic wt: 26.9815; valency: 3; relative density: 2.699; melting pt: 660.45°C; boiling pt: 2520°C

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The US has also hit imports of aluminium and steel, from all countries, with tariffs of 25%.

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He also hit Canada with global US tariffs on steel, aluminium and automobiles.

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Canada is also hit with global US tariffs on steel and aluminium, and cars.

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Sir Keir is hoping to secure a deal with the US after Trump unveiled 10% tariffs on UK goods and a higher 25% rate on imports of cars, steel and aluminium.

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Canada is also hit with global US tariffs on steel and aluminium and cars.

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