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锼 is a phono-semantic compound: the metal radical 钅 (simplified from 釒) on the left signals that the character relates to metallic tools, while the component 叟 on the right supplies its pronunciation. The traditional form 鎪 retains the full radical 釒. Its meaning is the act of engraving or cutting with a metal saw or similar tool, a semantic pattern typical of verbs for physical tool use.
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