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How do you spell Aluminum?

Correct spelling

aluminum

American aluminum has no second 'i' - think 'alum' plus 'inum'

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Why is aluminum spelled this way?

Named by Humphry Davy from Latin alumen, a bitter salt. The British spelling aluminium adds an extra I to match other element names like sodium and potassium.

Common misspellings of aluminum

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Example

The lightweight aluminum frame made the bicycle easy to carry upstairs.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell aluminum?+
The correct spelling is "aluminum". American aluminum has no second 'i' - think 'alum' plus 'inum'
Is it aluminium or aluminum?+
The correct spelling is "aluminum", not "aluminium".
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "aluminum", in UK English it's "aluminium", and in Canadian English it's "aluminum".

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