English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
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Alumine
(n.)
Alumina.
Aluminic
(a.)
Of or containing aluminium; as, aluminic phosphate.
Aluminiferous
(a.)
Containing alum.
Aluminiform
(a.)
Having the form of alumina.
Aluminium
(n.)
The metallic base of alumina. This metal is white, but
with a bluish tinge, and is remarkable for its resistance to oxidation,
and for its lightness, having a specific gravity of about 2.6. Atomic
weight 27.08. Symbol Al.
Aluminize
(v. t.)
To treat or impregnate with alum; to alum.
Aluminous
(a.)
Pertaining to or containing alum, or alumina; as,
aluminous minerals, aluminous solution.
Aluminum
(n.)
See Aluminium.
Alumish
(a.)
Somewhat like alum.
Alumna
(n. fem.)
A female pupil; especially, a graduate of a school or
college.
Alumnae
(pl. )
of Alumna
Alumni
(pl. )
of Alumnus
Alumnus
(n.)
A pupil; especially, a graduate of a college or other
seminary of learning.
Alunite
(n.)
Alum stone.
Alunogen
(n.)
A white fibrous mineral frequently found on the walls of
mines and quarries, chiefly hydrous sulphate of alumina; -- also called
feather alum, and hair salt.
Alure
(n.)
A walk or passage; -- applied to passages of various kinds.
Alutaceous
(a.)
Leathery.
Alutaceous
(a.)
Of a pale brown color; leather-yellow.
Alutation
(n.)
The tanning or dressing of leather.
Alvearies
(pl. )
of Alveary