schadstoffarm
Translation
low-pollutant, low-emission
Examples
Dieses Auto ist besonders schadstoffarm.
This car is particularly low-emission.
Wir suchen eine schadstoffarme Heizung.
We are looking for a low-emission heating system.
Grammar Patterns
to be low-emission ((...)) is low-emission This car is low-emission.
a low-emission ((noun)) a low-emission product
Similar Words
Synonyms: low-emission, eco-friendly; Antonyms: high-pollutant (schadstoffreich)
Etymology
Composed of 'Schadstoff' (pollutant) and 'arm' (poor). Literally 'pollutant-poor'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as being 'poor' in harmful substances. 'Schad' (harm) + 'Stoff' (stuff) + 'arm' (poor) = poor in harmful stuff.