极性 (jí xìng) — polarity | TongTong Chinese Dictionary

Definition

A scientific term for 'polarity' — the property by which something (a magnet, molecule, or cell) has two opposing ends or poles that behave differently. Common in physics and biology.

noun

polarity

Examples

极性。
Cí tiě de jí xìng jué dìng le tā de fāng xiàng.
The polarity of a magnet determines its direction.
极性。
Shuǐ fēn zǐ de jí xìng shǐ tā chéng wéi liáng hǎo de róng jì.
The polarity of water molecules makes it a good solvent.
，极性。
Zài shēng wù xué zhōng, xì bāo de jí xìng duì fā yù hěn zhòng yào.
In biology, cell polarity is very important for development.

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