Aluminum
/əˈl(j)uː.mɪ.nəm/
Synonyms
- metal
- Aluminium (British English)
- light metal
Slang Meanings
Aluminum can be referred to as 'tin' when discussing beverage containers.
Make sure to toss that tin in the recycling bin.
In some contexts, 'alum' is used informally to refer to aluminum.
Check out that alum frame on the bike.