De staal
Example: De staal wordt gebruikt voor sterke constructies en machines.
Definition
"De staal" refers to steel, a strong, durable metal alloy primarily composed of iron and carbon, widely used in construction and machinery for its high tensile strength and resistance to deformation.
Etymology
The word "de staal" in Dutch directly translates to 'the steel' in English. It originates from the Old High German word 'stahal,' meaning steel or weapon, reflecting its historical importance in tool and weapon making.
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"De staal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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