Former alum Synonyms

Definitions for Former


  • (adjective) having been such at some previous time
  • (adjective) going before another in time or order
  • (noun) the first of two or the first mentioned of two

Definitions for Alum


  • (noun) a double sulphate of aluminum and potassium that is used as an astringent (among other things)
  • (noun) a white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the potassium double sulfate of aluminum
  • (noun) a white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the ammonium double sulfate of aluminum