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surfactant in Japanese

surfactant in Japanese is 界面活性剤, 肺表面活性物質.

surfactant in Japanese

界面活性剤
noun
Pronounced: kaimenkasseizai
(chemistry) A surface-active agent, or wetting agent, capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid; typically organic compounds having a hydrophilic “head” and a hydrophobic “tail”.
肺表面活性物質
noun
(biochemistry) A lipoprotein in the tissues of the lung that reduces surface tension and permits more efficient gas transport.
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What is "surfactant" in Japanese?

"surfactant" in Japanese is 界面活性剤, 肺表面活性物質.

How do you pronounce 界面活性剤?

"surfactant" in Japanese is 界面活性剤, pronounced "kaimenkasseizai".

Are there other ways to say "surfactant" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "surfactant": 界面活性剤, 肺表面活性物質.

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