yǎn​shēng HSK7

chemical derivative

Senses

衍生 yǎn​shēng chemical derivative

A complex compound produced by replacing atoms or groups in a simpler compound with other atoms or groups; to produce such a compound.

衍生 yǎn​shēng to derive

To give rise to or develop from a source, such as a word evolving a new meaning or a concept originating from a primary theory.

衍生 yǎn​shēng derivation

The process of developing or originating from a source, such as a word evolving in meaning or a complex chemical compound forming from a simpler one.

衍生 yǎn​shēng derivative

Originating from or based on something else; not original.

衍生 yǎn​shēng to multiply

To live and multiply; to reproduce and grow in population.

References

synonym 衍生/衍生 繁衍生息/繁衍生息