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Definition
Germanium; a chemical element with atomic number 32 and symbol Ge.
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How it's used
Scientific terms like this are rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing specific technical properties or health products. It is almost exclusively encountered in academic contexts or when reading product labels for health bracelets or electronic components.
Examples
Does this piece of jewelry contain germanium?
Germanium is a type of semiconductor material.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
