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Acelite of alumine

Is prepared as a mordant by pouring acetite of lead into a solution of alum. This mordant is employed for cotton and linen. It answers for these much better than alum; the stuff is more easily saturated with alumine, and takes, in consequence, a richer, and more permanent colour

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