甲醛

jiǎquán

noun #25,505

Meanings

1 formaldehyde (HCHO)
2 methanal

Characters

first/the first heavenly stem

aldehyde (chemistry)

Examples

新装修的房子里甲醛含量可能很高。

Xīn zhuāngxiū de fángzi lǐ jiǎquán hánliàng kěnéng hěn gāo.

Formaldehyde levels may be very high in newly renovated homes.

甲醛是一种有害气体。

Jiǎquán shì yī zhǒng yǒuhài qìtǐ.

Formaldehyde is a harmful gas.

Tips

culture

In China, 甲醛 (formaldehyde) pollution from new furniture and renovation materials is a major public concern. Many people air out new apartments for months and use air purifiers before moving in.

Stroke Order

甲 jiǎ

醛 quán