alum
nounHow many syllables in alum?
There are 2 syllables in the word alum.How to pronounce alum:
Definition of alum:
- alum (noun):
- a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university).
- a potassium aluminum sulfate kal(so4)2·12h2o or an ammonium aluminum sulfate nh4al(so4)2·12h2o used especially for its astringent and styptic properties
Synonyms for alum:
alumna
alumnus
ammonia alum
ammonium alum
bookman
grad
graduate
ivy leaguer
old boy
potash alum
potassium alum
scholar
scholarly person
student
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