NYT Dictionary

ALUMINA

/əˈl(j)uːmɪnə/
Nouna-LU-mi-naa-lu-mi-na · 4 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025, 2026

Meaning

Aluminum oxide, especially when used in mining, material sciences or ceramics, a refractory solid compound.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From the combining form of Latin alumen + -a.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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