joeng5 faa3 tung4氧化銅氧化铜
Jyutpingjoeng5 faa3 tung4
Yaleyéuhng fa tùhng
Definition
Copper oxide.
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How it's used
Chemical names in Cantonese are often used in academic or professional settings, but they follow the same grammatical rules as other nouns. While the English meaning provided is copper chloride, note that 氧化銅 actually refers to copper oxide, whereas copper chloride is 氯化銅. Always verify the chemical formula if you are using these terms in a scientific context to avoid confusion between oxides and chlorides.
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This bottle of copper oxide was brought back from the laboratory.
Do you know what color copper oxide is?
Related words
Common phrases
black copper oxide
Common mistake
Learners frequently confuse 氧化銅 with 氯化銅 because both involve copper compounds. Ensure you distinguish between the oxide and chloride suffixes when discussing chemical reactions.
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