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alum Synonyms

Another word for alum

Choosing another word for alum depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An informal term for a former student or graduate of a particular school, college, or university.

Usage Example

"As a proud graduate of the university, she returns every autumn to mentor graduating seniors."

Strongest
graduate
alumnus
alumna
grad

• noun (Context 2)

A colorless, astringent chemical compound that is a hydrated double sulfate of aluminum and potassium, widely used in dyeing fabrics, tanning leather, purifying water, and manufacturing paper.

Usage Example

"Traditional dyers often dissolve potash alum in warm water to help natural plant pigments bind permanently to wool fibers."

Strongest
potash alum

• Nearby Words

altruist
altruistic
altruistically
alum
aluminum
alumna
alumnus

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Alum. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/alum
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