• Cosmic Cleric@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    “Aluminum” at least has 1 less syllable. But I usually just say “foil.” What else would I be talking about in that context?

    a·lu·mi·num

    tin·foil

    (Sorry for the ‘ackshully’, but couldn’t resist.)

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        Didn’t even realize that was a word until I looked it up.

        the chemical element of atomic number 13, a light silvery-gray metal.

        Not sure how that relates in a conversation about tinfoil hats usage but sure why not.

        I’m sure the composition of the devices has a significant performance impact on their effectiveness, worthy of discussion. :p