ミョウバン

noun

alum

A chemical compound used in water purification, pickling, and as an astringent. In everyday contexts, it may appear in discussions of food additives or traditional remedies.

• ミョウバンは水みずの浄じょう化かに使つかわれる。

  Alum is used for water purification.

• ナスの漬つけ物ものにミョウバンを入いれると色いろがきれいになる。

  Adding alum to eggplant pickles makes the color bright.