What is another word for duralumin?
Pronunciation: [djˈʊ͡əɹɐlˌuːmɪn] (IPA) 
Duralumin is a metal known for its strength, light weight, and durability. It was invented in 1906 by Alfred Wilm in Germany and was widely used in aircraft construction during the World Wars. Some synonyms for duralumin include aluminum alloy, the term generally used today for duralumin, and Duralium, the trade name still used for certain aluminum-copper-magnesium alloys, although it has largely fallen into disuse. Another synonym is Dural, which is a shortened form of Duralumin, and is also used to refer to aluminum alloys that have similar properties. Additionally, some may refer to it simply as aircraft-grade aluminum.
