kap1鈒钑
Jyutpingkap1
Yalekāp
Definition
Germanium.
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How it's used
Scientific terminology in Cantonese often relies on characters created by adding the metal radical to a phonetic component. While 鈒 is the historical character for germanium, it has been almost entirely replaced by the modern standard 鍺 in both technical and casual contexts. You will rarely encounter this character outside of very old chemistry textbooks or specialized historical dictionaries.
Examples
They found some germanium underground.
Related words
Common phrases
germanium element
Common mistake
Do not use this character in modern writing as it will be considered incorrect or archaic. Use 鍺 instead for all contemporary purposes.
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