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alum::noun | Spocien Dictionary

alum

/'æləm/

a white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the potassium double sulfate of aluminum

Type	Words
Synonyms	potash alum, potassium alum
Type of	double salt, atomic number 13, aluminum, aluminium, al

alum

/'æləm/

a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)

Type	Words
Synonyms	alumna, alumnus, grad, graduate
Type of	scholar, bookman, scholarly person, student
Has types	old boy, ivy leaguer

alum

/'æləm/

a white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the ammonium double sulfate of aluminum

Type	Words
Synonyms	ammonia alum, ammonium alum
Type of	al, aluminium, aluminum, atomic number 13, double salt

alum

/'æləm/

a double sulphate of aluminum and potassium that is used as an astringent (among other things)

Type	Words
Type of	astringent drug, astringent, styptic