Basic Details
Word: Aluminium
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A lightweight, silvery-white metal used for making various products, including cans and foil.
Synonyms: Al, metal
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Aluminium foil: Refers to something that reflects or hides the truth. Example: "He wrapped his plans in aluminium foil to keep them secret from everyone."
- As light as aluminium: Describes something very light in weight. Example: "This new bicycle is as light as aluminium, making it easy to ride uphill."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Aluminium is commonly used to make drink cans because it is light and easy to recycle.
Example 2: The chef used aluminium foil to wrap the leftovers and keep them fresh.
Example 3: Many planes are made from aluminium due to its strength and lightweight properties.
Fun Fact
Did you know that aluminium is the most abundant metal in the Earths crust? It accounts for about 8% of the total weight of the crust!
Famous Quote
"Aluminium is a wonderful material; its light and strong, but its not being used to its full potential." Richard Rogers
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "aluminium" mean?
a) A type of plastic
b) A lightweight metal
c) A kind of gemstone
d) A type of wood
Answer: b) A lightweight metal
2. Which of these is a synonym of "aluminium"?
a) Gold
b) Steel
c) Al
d) Copper
Answer: c) Al
3. Which sentence uses "aluminium" correctly?
a) The aluminium chip disappeared into the water.
b) The aluminium was too heavy to lift.
c) She used aluminium foil to bake the potatoes.
d) Aluminium is a vegetable rich in vitamins.
Answer: c) She used aluminium foil to bake the potatoes.
4. Which idiom means the same as "aluminium"? (In terms of being lightweight)
a) As heavy as lead
b) As light as aluminium
c) As strong as steel
d) As tough as nails
Answer: b) As light as aluminium
5. What is the opposite of "aluminium"?
a) N/A
b) Iron
c) Silver
d) Lead
Answer: a) N/A
