Timah hitam

from indonesia

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From indonesia

Definition

Lead or plumbum, a heavy grayish-black metal used in batteries, pipes, and radiation shielding; often confused with 'tin' despite being chemically distinct.

Etymology

From 'timah' (tin) and 'hitam' (black), describing the dark color of the metal often mistaken for tin.

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