Timah sari

from indonesia

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From indonesia

Definition

Zinc, a silvery metal used in metal plating, batteries, and metal alloys; commonly referred to as 'timah sari' in traditional or non-scientific contexts.

Etymology

From 'timah' (tin) and 'sari' (essence), used metaphorically to refer to zinc, despite no chemical relation.

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