chloralum

noun (1)

chlor·al·um | \ klōrˈaləm \

Definition of chloralum

(Entry 1 of 2)

: aluminum chloride in the form of yellowish white to colorless deliquescent crystals or powder of the hydrate AlCl₃.6H₂O or its aqueous solution used especially in salting out glycerin lyes in soapmaking, in carbonizing wool, and as a disinfectant, deodorant, and astringent

chloralum

noun (2)

chlo·ra·lum | \ ˈklōrələm, klōrˈal- \

Definition of chloralum (Entry 2 of 2)

: chloral

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“Chloralum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chloralum. Accessed 26 Feb. 2021.

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