Al (Noun)
Meaning 1
A state in the southeastern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
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Meaning 2
A silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Aluminum is a highly reactive metal that is often extracted from bauxite through the Bayer process.
- The al content in the ore was unusually high, making it a valuable find for the mining company.
- Scientists have been studying the properties of al for decades, leading to numerous breakthroughs in materials science.
- The al in the alloy helped to increase its strength and corrosion resistance, making it ideal for use in aircraft construction.
- The extraction of al from bauxite requires a significant amount of energy and can have negative environmental impacts.