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| Term | aluminum oxide |
| Pronunciation | uh-LOO-muh-num AHK-siyd |
| Variations | alumina, aluminium oxide, aluminous oxide |
| See also | air abrasion |
| Definition | An oxide of aluminum, Al2O3, used as an air abrasive or to increase the hardness and viscosity of dental porcelain. Also used as a material for fabricating endosteal implants. |
aluminum oxide
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