alumina
IPA: ʌɫˈumʌnʌ
noun
- Aluminum oxide, especially when used in mining, material sciences or ceramics, a refractory solid compound.
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Examples of "alumina" in Sentences
- Conversion of high alumina cement.
- The binder is a silica alumina clay.
- Alumina is a common ingredient in sunscreen.
- In another embodiment it is hydrated alumina.
- The alumina is converted in sodium aluminate.
- The container is sealed at the top with an airtight alumina lid.
- The .beta. alumina trihydrate can then be converted to eta alumina.
- The silica and alumina are furnished by slow dissolution of the glass.
- C. to decompose the aluminum compound to alumina or an alumina hydrate.
- Key products include alumina hydroxide, alumina, and high purity alumina.
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