tincal (uncountable)
(chemistry, dated) crude native borax, formerly imported from Tibet, and once the chief source of boric compounds
• Anctil, Catlin, cantil, catlin, lactin
Source: Wiktionary
Tin"cal, n. Etym: [Ar., Per. & Hind. tinkar; cf. Malay tingkal; all fr. Skr. . Cf. Altincar.] (Chem.)
Definition: Crude native borax, formerly imported from Thibet. It was once the chief source of boric compounds. Cf. Borax.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
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