tincal

noun

tin·​cal

ˈtiŋkəl;

ˈtiŋˌkal,

-käl,

ˈtinˌk-

plural -s

: a mineral Na₂B₄O₇.10H₂O consisting of a native borax formerly imported from Tibet and once the chief source of boric compounds

Word History

Etymology

Malay tingkal

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