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[–] Allero@lemmy.today 10 points 1 week ago (4 children)
[–] nickwitha_k 2 points 1 week ago (2 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 week ago (1 children)

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

[–] nickwitha_k 1 points 1 week ago
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