chemical affinity

(chemistry) All the various attractions between elements and compounds that lead to their reaction.

Japanese Meaning

元素や化合物間に存在する、反応を引き起こすための様々な引力

The chemical affinity of oxygen for iron explains why rust forms on exposed metal surfaces.

酸素の鉄に対する化学的親和性が、露出した金属表面にさびが生じる理由を説明している。

Sense（1）

(chemistry) All the various attractions between elements and compounds that lead to their reaction.

chemical affinities

（ plural ）