alum
noun
1 alum
A white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the ammonium double sulfate of aluminum.
synonyms: 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. ... show more
2 alum
A white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the potassium double sulfate of aluminum.
synonyms: potash alum, potassium alum.
Polish: ałun, ałun potasowy
3 alum
A person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university).
synonyms: alumna, alumnus, grad, graduate.
Dutch: oud-leerling, afgestudeerde, abituriënt
Polish: absolwent, wychowanek
4 alum
A double sulphate of aluminum and potassium that is used as an astringent (among other things).
Dutch: aluin
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