kohuke
1. (noun) mineral.
He matū māori ngā kohuke e kitea ana i ngā toka o te taiao (RP 2009:258). / Minerals are natural substances found in the rocks of the environment.
Synonyms: ōpapa, manawa whenua
waikawa kohuke
1. (noun) mineral acid.
He kaha ngā waikawa kohuke, pērā i te waikawa pūhaumāota. Mā ēnei waikawa e pūnguru ai te konganuku. Kāore i te pērā rawa te kaha o ngā waikawa whaiwaro, pērā i te waikawa rēmana (RP 2009:432). / Mineral acids, such as hydrochloric acid, are very strong. These acids will corrode metals. Organic acids, such as citric acid, are not as strong.
