alunite

Meanings

Plural: alunites

Noun

A gray whitish, water-soluble mineral, potassium aluminium sulphate; the natural source of alum, KAl₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆.

Origin / Etymology

From its earlier name aluminilite, given in 1824.

Synonyms

alum stone

Scrabble Score: 7

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Words With Friends Score: 10

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