der Stoffkreislauf
Translation
material cycle, substance cycle
Examples
Recycling ist wichtig für die Stoffkreisläufe.
Recycling is important for the material cycles.
Wir lernen über Stoffkreisläufe in der Natur.
We are learning about material cycles in nature.
Grammar Patterns
the material cycle in+dat ... the material cycle in nature Der Stoffkreislauf in der Natur ist komplex.
Similar Words
Nährstoffzyklus (nutrient cycle)
Etymology
A compound of 'Stoff' (substance/material), 'Kreis' (circle), and 'Lauf' (run/course). Literally a 'material-circle-run'.
Memory Tips
Visualize materials ('Stoff') running ('Lauf') in a circle ('Kreis'). This term is common in biology and environmental science.