Definition of aluminum sulfate

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Definition as written by paulgrow:

A white salt usually made by treating bauxite with sulfuric acid and used in making fertilizers

Definition as written by Terry:

Aluminum sulfate is frequently recommended to treat soil around hydrangeas when blue blooms are desired.

Definition as written by luciee:

Aluminum sulfate is used to acidify the soil. However, the natural progression of the soil is toward acidic. Luciee

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