alum, n.
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a double sulphate of aluminum and potassium that is used as an astringent (among other things)
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alum
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a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)
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alum alumna alumnus grad graduate
a white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the potassium double sulfate of aluminum
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alum potash alum potassium alum
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a white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the ammonium double sulfate of aluminum
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alum ammonia alum ammonium alum
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