Bahasa Melayu

sanga

Bahasa Melayu

English

dross, scum, impurities

the waste, scum, or dirty material separated from something else, especially metal.

ساڠا

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Sanga itu dibuang selepas logam dilebur.

    The dross was thrown away after the metal was melted.

  2. Permukaan itu ditutup oleh sanga hitam.

    The surface was covered with black scum.

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What does “dross” mean in Malay?

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sanga

Refers to waste or impurities, especially from metal.

Word family

Common derived forms

sangai
tudung sangai = a conical food cover

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.