i-nốc
Definition
- Noun:
- Stainless steel: A type of steel alloy that is highly resistant to rust and corrosion, primarily due to its chromium content. The word is a direct phonetic loan from the French term "acier inoxydable."
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Dao này được làm bằng i-nốc. (This knife is made of stainless steel.)
- Bồn rửa trong nhà bếp thường là i-nốc. (The sink in the kitchen is usually stainless steel.)
- I-nốc là vật liệu phổ biến trong ngành y tế. (Stainless steel is a common material in the medical field.)
Advanced Usage
- "Thép i-nốc": A more formal or technical term combining the general word for steel ("thép") with "i-nốc."
- Tôi cần mua một tấm thép i-nốc. (I need to buy a sheet of stainless steel.)
Variants and Related Words
- Inox: A common shortened form of "i-nốc," widely used in commerce and everyday language.
- Bạn thích bếp từ bằng inox hay bằng kính? (Do you prefer an induction cooktop made of stainless steel or glass?)
- Thép không gỉ: The direct, non-loanword Vietnamese translation meaning "non-rusting steel." This is a more descriptive technical term.
- Thép không gỉ có độ bền rất cao. (Stainless steel has very high durability.)
Synonyms
- Thép chống ăn mòn: Corrosion-resistant steel (a more technical synonym).
- Thép inoxydable: The full French-derived term, rarely used in casual speech.
Related Phrases
- Đồ dùng bằng i-nốc: Stainless steel utensils/items.
- Cửa hàng này chuyên bán đồ dùng bằng i-nốc. (This store specializes in selling stainless steel items.)
- Lớp i-nốc: A layer or coating of stainless steel.
- Chiếc đồng hồ này có lớp i-nốc bảo vệ. (This watch has a protective stainless steel layer.)