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aluminum oxide

/əˈluːmɪnəm ˈɒksaɪd/

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/əˈluːmɪnəm ˈɒksaɪd/C1formalscientific
  • ruХимическое соединение, состоящее из алюминия и кислорода, обычно встречающееся в виде белого порошка, используемого в керамике, абразивах и промышленных целях.

A chemical compound composed of aluminum and oxygen, commonly found as a white powder used in ceramics, abrasives, and industrial applications.

  1. C1formal

    A white, powdery chemical compound (Al₂O₃) that occurs naturally as corundum and is used in making aluminum metal, abrasives, and ceramics.

    ruХимическое соединение

    • Aluminum oxide is used as an abrasive in sandpaper.
    • The production of aluminum metal requires the electrolysis of aluminum oxide.
    • Sapphires and rubies are gemstone varieties of aluminum oxide.