die Flächenversiegelung
Translation
soil sealing, surface sealing
Examples
Die Flächenversiegelung verhindert das Versickern von Regenwasser.
Soil sealing prevents rainwater from seeping away.
Grammar Patterns
die Flächenversiegelung durch et4 soil sealing by sth. The soil sealing by new roads is increasing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bebauung (development), Überbauung (overdevelopment); Antonyms: Entsiegelung (unsealing)
Etymology
Composed of 'Fläche' (area/surface) and 'Versiegelung' (sealing). From the verb 'versiegeln' (to seal).
Memory Tips
Think of putting a 'seal' (Siegel) over a 'surface' (Fläche), making it impermeable to water.