Die Abdichtung
Example: Die Abdichtung des Daches verhindert das Eindringen von Wasser.
Definition
"Die Abdichtung" in construction refers to the process or material used to seal a surface to prevent the infiltration of water or other substances. It ensures that structures like roofs or walls remain watertight and protected from moisture damage.
Etymology
The German word "die Abdichtung" comes from the verb "abdichten," meaning 'to seal.' It combines the prefix 'ab-' implying 'off' or 'away' with 'dichten,' meaning 'to seal or tighten.' Did you know? The root 'dichten' is also related to the word for 'poet' because originally it meant 'to compose tightly or closely.'
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"Die Abdichtung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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