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.
Electrolytic polishing uses an electric current and electrolyte, while chemical polishing relies solely on chemical solutions.
Mechanical polishing uses physical abrasion, unlike the chemical process of 化学研磨.
Compound of 化学 (chemistry) and 研磨 (polishing). A straightforward technical term with no obscure historical derivation.