having a specified gait (usually used in combination): slow-gaited; heavy-gaited oxen. Origin of gaited. 1580-1590. First recorded in 1580-90; gait + -ed3. Related forms.
Medical Definition of ALUMINA. : an oxide of aluminum Al2O3 that occurs native as corundum and in hydrated forms (as in bauxite) and is used in antacidsâcalled also aluminum oxide.
Types of Alum. 1  Potassium Alum: Potassium alum is also known as potash alum or tawas. It is aluminum potassium sulfate. 2  Soda Alum: Soda alum has the formula NaAl(S O4)2Â·12H2O. It is used in baking powder and as an acidulent in food. 3  Ammonium Alum: Ammonium alum has the formula N4Al(SO4)2Â·12H2O.