De luchtkwaliteit
Example: De luchtkwaliteit in de stad is vandaag erg slecht.
Definition
"De luchtkwaliteit" refers to the condition or purity of the air in a specific environment, especially regarding the presence of pollutants or harmful substances that affect health and the environment. For example, "De luchtkwaliteit in de stad is vandaag erg slecht" means the air quality in the city is very poor today.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de luchtkwaliteit" combines "lucht," meaning air, and "kwaliteit," meaning quality. "Lucht" comes from Old Dutch and Germanic roots related to air or sky, while "kwaliteit" stems from Latin "qualitas," meaning nature or property. Did you know? The concept of air quality became especially relevant during the industrial revolution as pollution increased.
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"De luchtkwaliteit" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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