created sense approved 钝化/鈍化 · dùnhuà · to become blunt — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
钝化 / 鈍化
dùnhuà
to become blunt
To lose sharpness, as of a tool or blade
钝 (literal) → 钝/鈍 · dùn · blunt 化 (bound) → 化 · huà · [...-ize]
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created sense approved 钝化/鈍化 · dùnhuà · to ease — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
钝化 / 鈍化
dùnhuà
to ease
To become less intense or sharp, referring to a relaxation of tensions, contradictions, or a general state of detente.
钝 (literal) → 钝/鈍 · dùn · blunt 化 (bound) → 化 · huà · [...-ize]
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created sense approved 钝化/鈍化 · dùnhuà · passivation; inactivation — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
钝化 / 鈍化
dùnhuà
passivation; inactivation
To treat a metal surface with chemicals to make it less reactive and more resistant to corrosion
钝 (literal) → 钝/鈍 · dùn · blunt 化 (bound) → 化 · huà · [...-ize]
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created sense approved 钝化/鈍化 · dùnhuà · to weaken — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
钝化 / 鈍化
dùnhuà
to weaken
To lose its edge or vigor, used figuratively of spirit or morale
钝 (literal) → 钝/鈍 · dùn · blunt 化 (bound) → 化 · huà · [...-ize]
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