De kunststof
Example: De kunststof wordt vaak gebruikt in moderne technologieën en producten.
Definition
"De kunststof" refers to synthetic materials made from polymers that are commonly used in modern technologies and products due to their versatility, durability, and ease of manufacturing. These materials often replace natural substances in various industrial and consumer applications.
Etymology
The word "de kunststof" comes from Dutch, where "kunst" means art or craft and "stof" means material or substance. Together, "kunststof" literally means "artificial material," reflecting its origin as a man-made alternative to natural materials. Did you know that the term highlights the creative human effort in producing these materials?
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"De kunststof" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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