De besmetting
Example: De besmetting verspreidde zich snel door de stad en veroorzaakte paniek.
Definition
"De besmetting" refers to the process or event in which harmful bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms spread and infect people, animals, or environments, often leading to illness or contamination. For example, "De besmetting verspreidde zich snel door de stad en veroorzaakte paniek" means the infection spread quickly through the city causing panic.
Etymology
The word "de besmetting" comes from the Dutch verb "besmetten," meaning to infect or contaminate. The root "smet" means stain or blemish, indicating something that spoils or corrupts. The prefix "be-" intensifies the meaning, so "besmetting" literally implies the act of causing contamination or infection.
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"De besmetting" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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