Meanings
A type of chemical compound typically used in industry and medicine, especially as a mordant and astringent.
ایک قسم کا کیمیائی مرکب جو عموماً صنعت اور طب میں استعمال ہوتا ہے، خاص طور پر رنگوں کے لیے اور چھالوں کے لیے معالجاتی مادے کے طور پر۔
الوم
alum
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- alum powder
- alum solution
- potash alum
Example Sentences
Alum is commonly used in the dyeing process.
الوم عموماً رنگنے کے عمل میں استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
Alum aam tor par rangne ke amal mein istemal hota hai.
In medicine, alum is used as an astringent.
طب میں، الوم کو چھالوں کے علاج کے لئے استعمال کیا جاتا ہے۔
Tibb mein, alum ko chhalon ke ilaj ke liye istemal kiya jata hai.
Potash alum is often used in water purification.
پوٹاش الوم اکثر پانی کی صفائی کے لئے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
Potash alum aksar pani ki safai ke liye istemal hota hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'alum' as 'a-lot-of-useful-medicine' for dyeing and purifying.
Imagine a pot of dye where alum is added to enhance the color.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "alumen" — bitter salt
First known use: 14th century
The term 'alum' originates from the Latin 'alumen,' which refers to a chemical compound that has been known since ancient times. It has been used in various applications, including dyeing, medicine, and food preservation.