ALUMEN COMMUNE
\ɐlˈuːmɛn kˈɒmjuːn], \ɐlˈuːmɛn kˈɒmjuːn], \ɐ_l_ˈuː_m_ɛ_n k_ˈɒ_m_j_uː_n]\
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It is in octahedral crystals, but generally in large, white, semitransparent masses; has a sweetish, styptic taste: effloresces in the air, and is soluble in 16 parts of water at 60. It is tonic and astringent, and as such is used internally and externally. Dose gr. v to xv.
By Robley Dunglison
Nearby Words
- alumed
- alumen
- alumen (u.s. and br.)
- alumen (u.s. and br.) exsiccatum (u.s.)
- alumen catinum
- Alumen commune
- a (, n. the state of being a [r.] de quincey.
- a (a) a shed for housing an airship or a (b) a ground or field, esp. one equipped with housing and other facilities, used for flying purposes. -- a` (#), a.
- a 1. the act of combining air with another substance, or the state of being filled with air.
- a 1. to infuse air into; to combine air with.
- a a club or association of persons interested in a