dutu
DOO-too
How to say it
SwahilidutuDOO-toosoon
Englishsubstance, mattersoon
Frenchsubstance, matièresoon
Meaning
In science, any kind of material with its own properties, such as water, iron or a chemical, and the matter that things are made of.
Good to know
N class noun, the plural is also dutu: dutu za kemikali, chemical substances. A science word, used mostly in school books and Wikipedia; everyday speech says kitu.
Examples
- Maji ni dutu inayopatikana katika hali tatu.Water is a substance found in three states.
- Mwalimu alieleza dutu zinazounda hewa.The teacher explained the substances that make up air.
- Dutu hii huyeyuka haraka ikipashwa moto.This substance melts quickly when it is heated.
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