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助劑

简助剂 · 繁助劑

Mandarin · pinyin zhù jì

additive
reagent

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助: zhù · help, aid, assist
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剂: jì · medicinal preparation

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4–4 · zhu4 ji4

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

zo6 zai1

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noun

(chemistry) additive; auxiliary; adjuvant

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