aluminium oxide

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• noun inorganic chemistry The solid, Al2O3, commonly known as alumina; it occurs as bauxite, sapphire, ruby and other forms; it is used in the manufacture of ceramics

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• noun any of various forms of aluminum oxide occurring naturally as corundum