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Webster 1913 Edition


Alunogen

A-lu′no-gen

,
Noun.
[F.
alun
alum +
-gen
.]
(Min.)
A white fibrous mineral frequently found on the walls of mines and quarries, chiefly hydrous sulphate of alumina; – also called feather alum, and hair salt.

Definition 2024


alunogen

alunogen

English

Noun

alunogen (uncountable)

  1. (mineralogy) An aluminium sulfate mineral often found on the walls of mines and quarries.

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