Suint

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Suint \Su"int\ (s[=u]"[i^]nt), n. [F.] (Chem.)
     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.
     [1913 Webster]