Definitions

1. verb

to treat with alum or an alum salt in order to produce a precipitate or to change the color of a solution

“The chemist used a strong acid to aluminate the metal, producing a vibrant blue compound.”

2. verb

to enrich or fertilize (soil) with alum or an alum salt

“The farmer applied aluminate to her fields to improve the soil quality.”

3. noun

a compound or complex containing aluminium salts

“The new medicine contained aluminate, which helped to reduce inflammation.”

4. noun

a former student of a school, college, or university, especially one who has been a member of a graduating class

“The alumni association hosted a reunion for all the aluminate of the university.”