Definition of alum
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: a potassium aluminum sulfate KAl(SO4)2·12H2O or an ammonium aluminum sulfate NH4Al(SO4)2·12H2O used especially for its astringent and styptic properties
2
: any of various double salts isomorphous with potassium aluminum sulfate
3
: aluminum sulfate
alum
noun (2)alum
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