alum is a valid English word

Scrabble validity: valid ( international - Sowpods, US - Twl06 )
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Meanings

Noun (COUNTABLE AND UNCOUNTABLE)

Singular Plural
alum alums
    An astringent salt, usually occurring in the form of pale crystals, much used in the dyeing and tanning trade and in certain medicines, and now understood to be a double sulphate of potassium and aluminium (K2SO4·Al2(SO4)3·24H2O). (from 14th c.) (chemistry) Any similar double sulphate in which either or both of the potassium and aluminium is wholly or partly replaced by other univalent or tervalent cations. (from 17th c.) (shortening Canada US) A past attendee or graduate (of either gender) of a college, university or other educational institution.

Verb

Verb Present simple 3sg Present participle Past simple Past participle
alum alums aluming alumed alumed
    (transitive) To steep in, or otherwise impregnate with, a solution of alum; to treat with alum.

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