aluminum sulfate

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aluminum sulfate

noun

Definition of ALUMINUM SULFATE

: a white salt Al2(SO4)3 usually made by treating bauxite with sulfuric acid and used in making paper, in water purification, and in tanning

First Known Use of ALUMINUM SULFATE

1868

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