Phrase Hound found 16 phrases and 26 compound words that contain alum. The most common are listed below. Open alum in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 16
- alum rockThe mineral alunite.
- sodium alumA water-soluble mineral NaAl(SO₄)₂·12(H₂O); a form of alum in which potassium is replaced by sodium.
- alum stoneAlternative form of alumstone (“alunite”).
- feather alumhalotrichite
- soda alumA mineral consisting of the hydrous sulfate of alumina and soda.
- alum shalealum slate
- potash alumalum, hydrated potassium aluminium sulphate, formula K₂SO₄.Al₂(SO₄)₃.24H₂O
- alum slateA slate consisting mainly of clay, iron pyrites, and coaly matter, from which alum is obtained.
- alum-basketA small decorative wire basket covered in alum crystals by being dipped in a saturated solution of alum to give a sparkling effect.
- alum stonesplural of alum stone: Alternative form of alumstone (“alunite”).
- alum-basketsplural of alum-basket: A small decorative wire basket covered in alum crystals by being dipped in a saturated solution of alum to give a sparkling effect.
- rock alumAlternative form of roche alum.
- Roman alumA cubical potassium alum formerly obtained in large quantities from Italian alunite, and highly valued by dyers on account of its freedom from iron.
- alum schistalum slate
- plume alumhalotrichite
- plumose alumhalotrichite
Compound words 26
- alumrootAny of several perennial herbs, of the genus Heuchera, native to North America.
- alumishSomewhat like alum.
- alumiferousSynonym of aluminiferous: containing, or yielding aluminium or its ore or alum
- alumstonealunite
- hemaluma mixture of hematoxylin and alum that is used to stain cell nuclei
- alumnusA male pupil or student.
- tantalumA chemical element (symbol Ta) with atomic number 73: a rare, hard, blue-gray, lustrous transition metal that is highly corrosion-resistant.
- aluminaAluminum oxide, especially when used in mining, material sciences or ceramics, a refractory solid compound.
- alumnaeplural of alumna: A female pupil or student (especially of a university or college).
- santalumAny of the genus Santalum of trees with entire opposite leaves and small apetalous flowers.