yǎn​shēng HSK7

chemical derivative

衍生 yǎn​shēng
chemical derivative noun
A complex compound produced by replacing atoms or groups in a simpler compound with other atoms or groups; to produce such a compound.
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.
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.
derivative
Originating from or based on something else; not original.
to multiply
To live and multiply; to reproduce and grow in population.

Frequency

Movie subtitles
0.480 per million appears in 0% of films
Written text
6.53 per million

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HSK 3.0
Level 7

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