块状 (kuài zhuàng) — (of a substance) lumpy, in lumps or blocks

Definition

Adjective-like noun describing matter that forms lumps or blocks rather than powder, liquid, or fine grain. Often used in scientific and industrial contexts (e.g. minerals, fuel, medicine).

noun

(of a substance) lumpyin lumps or blocks

Examples

块状，。
Zhè zhǒng yào shì kuài zhuàng de, fú yòng qián yào niǎn suì.
This medicine is lumpy — you need to grind it before taking it.
块状。
Dì zhì xué jiā zài yán shí zhōng fā xiàn le kuài zhuàng kuàng wù.
Geologists found lumpy minerals in the rock.
块状。
Méi tàn jīng guò jiā gōng hòu biàn chéng kuài zhuàng rán liào.
After processing, coal becomes a block-like fuel.

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