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Meaning of kalawang | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
kaˈlawaŋ

Definitions

  1. rust
  2. tartar
    figuratively, obsolete
  3. roller
    obsolete
  4. Equivalent to 'Rust': The deteriorated state of iron or steel as a result of moisture and oxidation; it consists mostly of iron(III) oxide (ferric oxide) and iron(II)...

Equivalents

English Rust

Examples

“kalawang ng ngipin”

tartar of the teeth

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

kalawit kalawitan kalay kalay-iw-lay-iw kalay-iwan kalayaan

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