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aluminium oxide

noun

  1. a white or colourless insoluble powder occurring naturally as corundum and used in the production of aluminium and its compounds, abrasives, glass, and ceramics. Formula: Al 2 O 3 Also calledalumina See also activated alumina
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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In what respects does aluminium oxide differ from calcium oxide in properties?

Aluminium oxide is then added, and under the influence of the electric current it decomposes into aluminium and oxygen.

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