De luchtdruk
Example: De luchtdruk daalt vaak voordat het gaat regenen.
Definition
"De luchtdruk" refers to the pressure exerted by the weight of the air in the Earth's atmosphere. This pressure affects weather patterns and changes, such as when "de luchtdruk" drops before it starts to rain, influencing meteorological conditions.
Etymology
The term "de luchtdruk" comes from Dutch, combining "lucht" meaning 'air' and "druk" meaning 'pressure.' Together, they describe the concept of air pressure. Did you know that the understanding of "de luchtdruk" was crucial in the development of meteorology and barometers?
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"De luchtdruk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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