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احتباس (noun)

The act of retaining or trapping something; most commonly used in environmental contexts regarding heat.

💬 Example

"يؤدي الاحتباس الحراري إلى ذوبان الجليد."

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a 'bus' (similar sound to 'bas' in <strong>احتباس</strong>) that is stuck in the heat of the desert. The heat is...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
حجز منع حبس
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using <strong>احتباس</strong> for general 'holding' or 'keeping'. → Use <strong>احتفاظ</strong> for general retention, or <strong>تخزين</strong> for storage.

Pronouncing 'ح' (ḥ) as a regular 'h'. → Pronounce 'ح' as a deep, guttural sound from the back of the throat.

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