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aluminum
Colloquial short form for the lightweight metal aluminum. It is used for many products such as cans, foil, or in vehicle construction.
Die Getränkedose ist aus Alu und kann recycelt werden.
The beverage can is made of aluminum and can be recycled.
'Alu' is the colloquial and very common short form of the word 'Aluminium' (aluminum). In everyday language, 'Alu' is almost always said and written.
Kannst du mir bitte die Alufolie geben?
Can you please give me the aluminum foil?
Although 'Alu' is very widespread, the full form 'Aluminium' (aluminum) is preferred in scientific or very formal texts. 'Alu' is typical of everyday and colloquial language.
Der Rahmen des Fahrrads ist aus leichtem Alu gefertigt.
The bicycle frame is made of lightweight aluminum.
'Alu' is very often used as the first part of compound nouns. Well-known examples are Alufolie (aluminum foil), Alufelge (alloy wheel), or Aludose (aluminum can).
Winterreifen werden oft auf Stahlfelgen und nicht auf Alufelgen montiert.
Winter tires are often mounted on steel rims and not on alloy wheels.
aluminum
Aluminium and Alu refer to the same lightweight metal. Aluminium is the neutral term and is also suitable in formal texts, while Alu is a colloquial short form. Use Aluminium in factual or formal texts and Alu mainly in casual conversation.
Der Hersteller verwendet Alu für die neuen Fensterrahmen.
The manufacturer uses aluminum for the new window frames.
Der Hersteller verwendet Aluminium für die neuen Fensterrahmen.
The manufacturer uses aluminum for the new window frames.
