Zat asam
from indonesia
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noun
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Abstract Concept
From indonesia
Definition
A substance containing oxygen
Etymology
Formed from 'zat' (Arabic: dhat) and 'asam' (Malay). This term is a calque of the Dutch 'zuurstof' (oxygen), which literally means acidic substance, reflecting the chemical understanding prevalent during the early 19th century.
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
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