jyun4 sou3 fu4 hou6元素符號元素符号

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Yaleyùhn sou fùh houh

Definition

Chemical symbol; the shorthand notation used to represent a chemical element.

neutralschool

How it's used

This term is strictly used in academic or scientific contexts, specifically within chemistry education. It refers exclusively to the standardized symbols like H or O found on the periodic table. It is not used metaphorically to describe abstract components or ingredients of a situation.

Measure word

go3go

Examples

We have to memorize many element symbols in chemistry class.

Common phrases

memorize element symbols
write down the element symbol

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