alumina

/əˈluːmɪnə/
noun
  1. A white powder, aluminum oxide, used to make aluminum metal and in ceramics, abrasives, and electronics.
    • Alumina is a key ingredient in the production of aluminum.
    • The factory processes bauxite to extract alumina.
    • High-purity alumina is used in making synthetic gemstones.
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