Definitions for alum

Definitions for (noun) alum

Main entry: alum

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


Main entry: alum, alumna, alumnus, grad, graduate

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


Main entry: alum, potash alum, potassium alum

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


Main entry: alum, ammonia alum, ammonium alum

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


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