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[みょう(明)·ばん(礬)]
myouban
noun

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English Meaning(s) for 明礬

noun
  1. alum
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Definition and Synonyms for 明礬

Alum a double sulphate of aluminum and potassium that is used as an astringent (among other things)
Synonyms: みょうばん
Alum a white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the potassium double sulfate of aluminum
Synonyms: みょうばん, カリ明礬
Ammonium Alum a white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the ammonium double sulfate of aluminum
Synonyms: みょうばん

Meanings for each kanji in 明礬

» bright; light
» alum

Categories 明礬 is a member of

Astringent a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals
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Aluminum a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
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Double Salt a solution of two simple salts that forms a single substance on crystallization
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