SUINT

Etymology

Noun

suint (countable and uncountable, plural suints)

(organic compound, dated) A substance obtained from the wool of sheep, consisting largely of potash mixed with fatty and earthy matters.

Anagrams

• Sintu, Tunis, Tunis., inust, units

Source: Wiktionary


Su"int, n. Etym: [F.] (Chem.)

Definition: A peculiar substance obtained from the wool of sheep, consisting largely of potash mixed with fatty and earthy matters. It is used as a source of potash and also for the manufacture of gas.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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