alum

Meanings

• noun

  A graduate or former student of a school or university.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈæl.əm/
   
   
   
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2. /əˈlʌm/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

potash alum

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with alum
balm , calm , palm

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Variants

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alum , alums

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Etymology

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From Latin alumnus, a foster-son, pupil, or scholar.

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Trivia

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1. Alum is also the name of a mineral composed of aluminum sulfate.

2. The term 'alumnus' was first used in ancient Rome to refer to a foster child or pupil.

3. Alum is used in the food industry as a food additive and as a coagulant in cheese production.

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Related Concepts

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1. alma mater: A school, college, or university where one has graduated or studied.

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Culture

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In literature, 'alum' is used metaphorically to refer to someone who has undergone a particular experience or training, such as a graduate from a prestigious university. In art, alum is a mordant used in photography to fix images.

How to Memorize "alum"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cap and gown, symbolizing graduation and the completion of academic studies.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of accomplishment and pride that comes with graduating.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym, such as 'Always Learning Until Mastery' or 'Always Learning, Ultimately Mastery' to help remember the definition.

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