noun
chemical polishing
Technical term for polishing a surface using chemical reactions rather than mechanical abrasion. Used in manufacturing and materials science.
化学研磨は金属表面の平滑化に用いられる。
Chemical polishing is used to smooth metal surfaces.
この部品は化学研磨によって鏡面仕上げされている。
This part has been mirror-finished by chemical polishing.
Compound of 化学 (chemistry) and 研磨 (polishing). A straightforward technical term with no obscure historical derivation.