alunite

Plural: alunites

Noun

A mineral used to make alum.
A gray whitish, water-soluble mineral, potassium aluminium sulphate; the natural source of alum, KAl₃(SO₄)₂(OH)₆.

Examples

Finding ALUNITE on my rack was like discovering a hidden gem.

Origin / Etymology

From its earlier name aluminilite, given in 1824.

Synonyms

alum stone

Scrabble Score: 7

alunite: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
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Words With Friends Score: 10

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