Meaning
aluminium, aluminum
- a light, silvery-white metallic element used in packaging and construction
In a sentence
Avvolgi il panino nella carta di alluminio per mantenerlo fresco.
Wrap the sandwich in aluminium foil to keep it fresh.
Queste finestre sono fatte con una struttura in alluminio.
These windows are made with an aluminium frame.
L'alluminio è un materiale leggero e resistente alla ruggine.
Aluminium is a lightweight and rust-resistant material.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| alluminio | masculine · singular |
| allumini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually uncountable; plural 'allumini' is rare and refers to types of aluminum.