alum in French
alum in French is alun, aluner — alum means a crystalline mineral salt of aluminium, traditionally used in dyeing, tanning, and as an astringent.
alum in French
alun
aluner
(transitive) To steep in, or otherwise impregnate with, a solution of alum; to treat with alum.
What does "alum" mean?
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noun A crystalline mineral salt of aluminium, traditionally used in dyeing, tanning, and as an astringent.
"A stick of alum can be used to soothe small shaving cuts."
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noun Informal term for a graduate or former student of a school or college.
"Several famous alums returned to speak at the reunion."
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alum in a sentence
- A stick of alum can be used to soothe small shaving cuts.
- Several famous alums returned to speak at the reunion.
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What is "alum" in French?
"alum" in French is alun, aluner. alum means: A crystalline mineral salt of aluminium, traditionally used in dyeing, tanning, and as an astringent.
How do you use "alum" in a sentence?
Example: "A stick of alum can be used to soothe small shaving cuts." In French, "alum" is alun, aluner.
Are there other ways to say "alum" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "alum": alun, aluner.
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