faa3 hap6化合
Jyutpingfaa3 hap6
Yalefa hahp
Definition
To chemically combine; for two or more substances to undergo a chemical reaction to form a new substance.
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How it's used
This term is strictly used in scientific or academic contexts, specifically chemistry. It is not used in everyday speech to describe mixing ingredients or combining ideas, where words like 溝 or 混合 are far more appropriate. Using it in a casual setting will sound overly formal or like a textbook.
Examples
What will these two gases turn into after they chemically combine?
Scientists are researching how to make them chemically combine.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this word for mixing food or blending items together. Remember that it implies a chemical reaction that creates a new substance, not just a physical mixture.
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Grammar guides
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