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substance in Malay

bahan

/ˈsʌbstəns/

substance in Malay: bahan, zat. In English, substance means physical matter; material.

Malay words for substance

physical matter; material — see also matter
bahan, zat

English meaning of substance

  1. noun Physical matter; material.
  2. noun A form of matter that has constant chemical composition and characteristic properties.
  3. noun The essential part of anything; the most vital part.
  4. noun Substantiality; solidity; firmness.

Full definition of substance

substance in a sentence

  • Some textile fabrics have little substance.

Synonyms of substance

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Questions about substance in Malay

What is the meaning of substance in Malay?
Substance in Malay is bahan, zat.
Apakah maksud substance dalam bahasa Melayu?
Substance: bahan, zat.
What does substance mean in English?
Substance means physical matter; material.

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