alunogen

noun

alu·​no·​gen
əˈlünəjən
plural -s
: a mineral consisting of a white fibrous aluminum sulfate Al2(SO4)3·18H2O frequently found on the walls of mines and quarries

called also feather alum, hair salt

Word History

Etymology

French alunogène, from alun + -gène -gen

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of alunogen was in 1834

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“Alunogen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alunogen. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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