aluminum sulfate

noun

Definition of ALUMINUM SULFATE

: a white salt Al₂(SO₄)₃ usually made by treating bauxite with sulfuric acid and used in making paper, in water purification, and in tanning

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noun

: a colorless salt Al₂(SO₄)₃ that is a powerful astringent and is used as a local antiperspirant and in water purification

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