Setin
from belanda
Verified
Standard
noun
sains
Loanword
From belanda
Definition
A white crystalline fatty substance with a boiling point of 50 degrees Celsius, soluble in alcohol and ether, used as a base for ointments.
Etymology
Borrowed from the Dutch 'cetine' referring to a crystalline fatty substance.
Semantic Category
Valid foreign words used within an Indonesian context (e.g., startup, gadget).
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