Alumina
/əˈluːmɪnə/noun
A white or colorless substance used in making aluminum and glass.
Alumina is a key ingredient in the production of aluminum.
Often appears as...
- alumina production
- alumina refinery
Usage tips
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Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Industrial Use
Alumina is associated with heavy industry, especially in aluminum manufacturing.
The industrial complex processes bauxite to extract alumina.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Color
Though often described as white, alumina can be various colors depending on impurities.
We found red alumina near the bauxite processing plant.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Aluminum
Alumina is not the same as aluminum; it's a raw material used to produce aluminum.
Workers at the plant convert alumina into aluminum through smelting.
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alumnacorundum
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