suint

A natural grease formed from dried perspiration found in the fleece of sheep, formerly used as a source of potash.

The natural grease of wool, consisting of insoluble soapy matter combined with a soluble salt containing from 15 to 33 per cent. of potash, which may be extracted commercially from the wool-washings.

A peculiar substance obtained from the wool of sheep, consisting largely of potash mixed with fatty and earthy matters. It is used as a source of potash and also for the manufacture of gas.

A substance obtained from the wool of sheep, consisting largely of potash mixed with fatty and earthy matters.