Cahincic

/kəˈhɪnsɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or derived from cahinc, a substance or element of uncertain modern usage.

Etymology

Origin uncertain; possibly a variant spelling or term from specialized chemistry or mineralogy that fell out of standard use.

Kelly Says

This word appears in old chemical texts and then vanishes—it's a fossil in English, a reminder that scientific vocabulary changes constantly as elements are renamed and reclassified.

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