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Chinese

xiāosuān
Meaning: nitric acid
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example

在實驗室用硝酸處理金屬樣品時,必須全程小心。
在实验室用硝酸处理金属样品时,必须全程小心。
When the lab uses nitric acid to treat metal samples, everyone must stay careful throughout the procedure.

Usage Notes

A strong, corrosive inorganic acid used in laboratories and industry; it should be handled with appropriate protective equipment.

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