Batu api的意思

"Batu api" is an Indonesian phrase that literally translates to "fire stone" in English. It is a term used to describe a type of flint, which is a hard, sedimentary rock found in sedimentary rocks and used to produce spark for creating fire by striking it against a metal surface, such as the striking surface of a firesteel.

In Indonesian culture, batu api is known for its use in traditional fire-making practices, where people would use a piece of batu api to create sparks by striking it with a metal tool, such as a piece of iron or a special striker. This method was traditionally used for lighting fires for cooking, heating, and other purposes before the advent of modern lighters and matches.

The term "batu api" is also used colloquially in Indonesian to refer to anything that is used to create fire, such as a match or a lighter, although in a more general sense.