der Füllstoff
Translation
filler, filling material, bulking agent
Examples
Dieser Joghurt enthält unnötige Füllstoffe.
This yoghurt contains unnecessary fillers.
Der Füllstoff wird in der Bauindustrie verwendet.
The filling material is used in the construction industry.
Grammar Patterns
to use ((sth.)) as a filler to use sth. as a filler They use sand as a filler.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Füllmaterial, Zusatzstoff
Etymology
A compound of 'füllen' (to fill) and 'Stoff' (material, substance). Literally 'fill-stuff'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Füll-' (from 'to fill') + 'Stoff' (material). It's simply a material for filling.