potassium alum
Chemical compound used as a mordant in dyeing, in water purification, and in traditional deodorants. Technical term.
Potassium alum is used as a mordant in dyeing.
Full katakana spelling, sometimes used in technical or labeling contexts.
Compound of カリ (kari, from Dutch 'kali' meaning potassium) and 明礬 (myōban, alum).