alum in Irish
alum in Irish is ailím, alúm — alum means a crystalline mineral salt of aluminium, traditionally used in dyeing, tanning, and as an astringent.
alum in Irish
ailím
alúm
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 Irish?
"alum" in Irish is ailím, alúm. 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 Irish, "alum" is ailím, alúm.
Are there other ways to say "alum" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "alum": ailím, alúm.
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