Definition

1. Noun:
   • Affinity: In chemistry and physics, "ái lực" refers to the inherent force or tendency of one substance to chemically combine with, attract, or react with another distinct substance. It describes a natural attraction or propensity for combination.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ái lực của muối với nước rất cao. (The affinity of salt for water is very high.)
  • Các nhà khoa học nghiên cứu ái lực giữa các nguyên tố. (Scientists study the affinity between elements.)
  • Ái lực của ô-xi với sắt gây ra hiện tượng gỉ. (The affinity of oxygen for iron causes rust.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in scientific contexts (chemistry, biology, physics) but can be extended metaphorically in formal writing to describe a strong natural attraction or connection between abstract entities.
  • Có một ái lực kỳ lạ giữa hai nền văn hóa. (There is a strange affinity between the two cultures.)

Variants and Related Words

• Lực hút (n): force of attraction, pull (a more general term for any attractive force, not specifically chemical).
• Sự thu hút (n): attraction, appeal (general, often non-scientific).

Synonyms

• Chemical affinity: the specific tendency to combine chemically.
• Attraction: a general force drawing things together.
• Rapport: a close relationship or connection (metaphorical extension).

Related Scientific Terms

• Ái lực điện tử (n): Electron affinity – the amount of energy released when an electron is added to a neutral atom.
• Ái lực hóa học (n): Chemical affinity – the tendency of different chemical species to form compounds.

noun

1. Affinity
   • ái lực của muối với nước
     affinity of salt for water