极性 (jí xìng) — polarity
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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