De stortplaats
Example: De stortplaats voor afval ligt buiten de stad.
Definition
"De stortplaats" refers to a designated area outside urban regions where waste is deposited and managed. It is commonly used in environmental contexts to describe a landfill or dumping ground for garbage and refuse materials.
Etymology
The term "de stortplaats" comes from Dutch, where "stort" means to pour or dump, and "plaats" means place. Together, they literally translate to 'dumping place.' Did you know? The concept of a 'stortplaats' has evolved with waste management practices, reflecting society's increasing focus on environmental care.
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"De stortplaats" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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