Der Kunststoff
Example: Der Kunststoff wird für die Herstellung von Autoteilen verwendet.
Definition
"Kunststoff" refers to synthetic materials, commonly known as plastics, that are artificially made through chemical processes and widely used in manufacturing various products, such as car parts, due to their versatility and durability.
Etymology
The German word "Kunststoff" combines 'Kunst' meaning 'art' and 'Stoff' meaning 'material' or 'substance.' It literally means 'artificial material,' highlighting its man-made origin as opposed to natural substances. Did you know? The term reflects the innovation of creating materials that didn't exist naturally.
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"Der Kunststoff" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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