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alluminio

aluminum

noun ahl-loo-MEE-nyoh Rare

Usage Note

Alluminio is always masculine and the noun form does not change. A common phrase is carta di alluminio ('aluminum foil', literally 'aluminum paper'). The adjective is di alluminio to describe objects made of it.

Examples

"La lattina è fatta di alluminio."

Natural Translation

The can is made of aluminum.

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