alum meaning in Hindi

Hindi words for alum

alum

शब्ब śabb, फिटकरी phiṭkarī

English meaning of alum

1. noun 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).
2. noun 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.
3. verb To steep in, or otherwise impregnate with, a solution of alum; to treat with alum.
4. noun A past attendee or graduate (of any gender) of a college, university or other educational institution.

Full definition of alum

Synonyms of alum

• alumni
• alumnx
• potash alum

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Questions about alum in Hindi

What is the meaning of alum in Hindi?

Alum in Hindi is शब्ब (śabb), फिटकरी (phiṭkarī).

alum का हिंदी में क्या अर्थ है?

Alum: शब्ब (śabb), फिटकरी (phiṭkarī).

What does alum mean in English?

Alum means 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).