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ammonia alum

/əˈməʊniə ˈæləm/

Traduction: Sel double de sulfate d'ammonium et d'aluminium, utilisé pour purifier l'eau, comme mordant en teinture et comme astringent dans certains usages médicaux.

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/əˈməʊniə ˈæləm/C1formalscientific
  • frSel double de sulfate d'ammonium et d'aluminium, utilisé pour purifier l'eau, comme mordant en teinture et comme astringent dans certains usages médicaux.

A double salt of ammonium and aluminum sulfates, typically used in water purification, as a mordant in dyeing, and in some medical applications as an astringent.

  1. Chemical compoundC2formal

    A double salt of ammonium and aluminum sulfates, used in water purification, textiles, and as a food additive.

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    • Ammonia alum is commonly used in the purification of drinking water.
    • The textile industry uses ammonia alum as a mordant for dyeing fabrics.
    • In some cultures, ammonia alum is applied as a natural deodorant.