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活性酸素 【かっせいさんそ】
- [n] reactive oxygen (i.e. free radicals, which can be destructive at high concentrations)
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 活 | Lively, Resuscitation, Being Helped, Living | カツ | い.きる, い.かす, い.ける | 2 |
| 性 | Sex, Gender, Nature | セイ, ショウ | さが | 5 |
| 酸 | Acid, Bitterness, Sour, Tart | サン | す.い | 5 |
| 素 | Elementary, Principle, Naked, Uncovered | ソ, ス | もと | 5 |