ontsteking

Afrikaans

/ˌɔntˈstɪə̯.kəŋ/

noun
Definitions
  • (medicine) inflammation
  • ignition of engines or explosives

Etymology

Inherited from Dutch, Flemish ontsteking (inflammation, infection) inherited from Middle Dutch ontstekinge suffix from Afrikaans ontsteek.

Origin

Afrikaans

ontsteek

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