Die Beschichtung
Example: Die Beschichtung schützt das Metall vor Korrosion und Rost.
Definition
"Die Beschichtung" refers to a layer or coating applied to a surface, often to protect it from damage or corrosion. In technical contexts, it acts as a protective or decorative finish, such as a paint or film covering metal to prevent rust and wear.
Etymology
The word "die Beschichtung" originates from the German verb 'beschichten', meaning 'to coat' or 'to cover'. It combines 'be-' (a prefix indicating an action) with 'Schicht', meaning 'layer'. So, "Beschichtung" literally means 'the act of applying a layer'. Did you know this term is commonly used in engineering and manufacturing to describe protective surface treatments?
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"Die Beschichtung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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