stupp

noun

ˈstəp,

ˈstu̇p

plural -s

: a black deposit obtained in distilling mercury ores and consisting of a mixture of soot, hydrocarbons, mercury and its compounds, and ore dust

Word History

Etymology

German; probably akin to Old High German stoub dust

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