alum


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Synonyms for alum

a white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the ammonium double sulfate of aluminum

a white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the potassium double sulfate of aluminum

a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)

a double sulphate of aluminum and potassium that is used as an astringent (among other things)

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"I like the Alum Rock Road because it's very multicultural.
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Other events have taken place across the area to celebrate the alum industry, including guided tours of the alum mine in nearby Loftus.
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Tony McCarthy rounded it off with a win for the Alum to make the final score 12-5 to Snooker Club.
This event gives them a chance to meet alums from other classes as well; however, "Alumni Reunite!'' is open to every Shrewsbury High alum, and to their guests.
Then sprinkle a generous amount of alum powder to the glue while it is still wet, and let it dry overnight.
Colleges and universities invest millions in their alumni engagement departments, as they know that the alum is the one who will speak the best about your institution and will help to drive your results.
"I would suggest that tap water be necessarily subjected to alum treatment," she said.
Nicole Commissiong, UO alum and UO associate dean of students
Four coagulants were used such as FeCl3, AlCl3, Alum, and FeSO4, to remove the turbidity in single and blended form.