ALUMINIUM
-noun
a light malleable ductile silvery-white metallic element
that resists corrosion; the third most abundant element in the earth's crust
(8.1 per cent), occurring only as a compound, principally in bauxite. It is
used, especially in the form of its alloys, in aircraft parts, kitchen
utensils, etc. Symbol: Al; atomic no: 13; atomic wt: 26.9815; valency: 3;
relative density: 2.699; melting pt: 660.45°C; boiling pt: 2520°C
(US or Canada) also spelled aluminum
Treasure held
In aluminium wings
A fragile shield
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