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[–] lol_idk@lemmy.ml 14 points 2 days ago (9 children)

Don't talk to me until it's transparent aluminum

[–] Allero 10 points 2 days ago (2 children)
[–] nickwitha_k@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Both are technically and historically accurate. I also prefer aluminium, however, due to the consistency with other element naming.

[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

I prefer to achieve consistency the other way. Radum is a dangerous element for example

[–] lol_idk@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 day ago

American researchers

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