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aluminum

[uh-loo-muh-nuhm] / əˈlu mə nəm /


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It is a surprising development in an industry that had mostly given up on making primary aluminum in the U.S. because of high electricity prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

There were 24 operating in 2000, before the U.S. relinquished its lead in aluminum production.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Both commodities could do well compared with “war commodities” such as coal, aluminum and iron ore that have benefited from the recent turmoil in the Middle East.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

An aluminum truss provided infrastructure, and custom joints, gimbals and animatronics gave the astronaut life.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Ruth May put an aluminum saucepan on her head and slid two comic books down the seat of her jeans in case of a whipping.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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