alunite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

alunite alunites

Etymology

From its earlier name aluminilite, given in 1824.

Synonyms

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