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
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First Known Use of aluminum sulfate
1868
Medical Dictionary
aluminum sulfate
noun
Medical Definition of aluminum sulfate
: a colorless salt Al2(SO4)3 that is a powerful astringent and is used as a local antiperspirant and in water purification
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