English
Detailed Synonyms for alum in English
alum:
alum [the ~] noun
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the alum
– a double sulphate of aluminum and potassium that is used as an astringent (among other things) 1 -
the alum
– a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university) 1 -
the alum
– a white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the potassium double sulfate of aluminum 1the potash alum; the potassium alum; the alum– a white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the potassium double sulfate of aluminum 1 -
the alum
– a white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the ammonium double sulfate of aluminum 1the ammonium alum; the alum; the ammonia alum– a white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the ammonium double sulfate of aluminum 1