die Abschirmung
Translation
shielding, screening, protection, insulation
Examples
Die Abschirmung schützt vor Strahlung.
The shielding protects against radiation.
Er suchte Abschirmung von der Öffentlichkeit.
He sought shielding from the public.
Grammar Patterns
shielding from sth. die Abschirmung vor+3 The shielding from noise is important.
shielding against sth. die Abschirmung gegen+4 Lead offers good shielding against X-rays.
Similar Words
Schutz (protection), Isolierung (insulation)
Etymology
From the verb 'ab|schirmen' (to shield), composed of 'ab-' (off) + 'Schirm' (screen, shield) + '-ung' (noun suffix).
Memory Tips
Think of putting up a 'Schirm' (screen/umbrella) to shield ('ab-') yourself from something, like radiation or public attention.