Bahasa Melayu
sanga
English
dross, scum, impurities
the waste, scum, or dirty material separated from something else, especially metal.
ساڠا
Examples
Contoh ayat
Sanga itu dibuang selepas logam dilebur.
The dross was thrown away after the metal was melted.
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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