tincal Meaning, Definition & Usage

Tin"cal noun

Etymology

Ar., Per. & Hind. tinkar; cf. Malay tingkal; all fr. Skr. akaa. Cf. Altincar.

Definitions

1. (Chem.) Crude native borax, formerly imported from Thibet. It was once the chief source of boric compounds. Cf. Borax.