alum
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1 alum
A white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the ammonium double sulfate of aluminum.
synoniemen: ammonia alum, ammonium alum.
Roget 397: sourness etc. adj.; acid, acidity, low pH; acetous fermentation, lactic fermentation. vinegar, verjuice†, crab, alum; acetic acid, lactic acid. ... meer laten zien
2 alum
A white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the potassium double sulfate of aluminum.
synoniemen: potash alum, potassium alum.
Pools: ałun, ałun potasowy
3 alum
A person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university).
synoniemen: alumna, alumnus, grad, graduate.
Nederlands: oud-leerling, afgestudeerde, abituriënt
Pools: absolwent, wychowanek
4 alum
A double sulphate of aluminum and potassium that is used as an astringent (among other things).
Nederlands: aluin
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