der Arzneistoff
Translation
active pharmaceutical ingredient, drug substance, medicinal substance
Examples
Dieser Arzneistoff wird zur Behandlung von Bluthochdruck verwendet.
This active ingredient is used to treat high blood pressure.
Die Reinheit des Arzneistoffes ist sehr wichtig.
The purity of the drug substance is very important.
Grammar Patterns
((der Arzneistoff)) ((as subject)) as subject: Der Arzneistoff wirkt schnell.
((sth.)) ((from sth.)) to produce sth. from sth.: Man stellt das Medikament aus diesem Arzneistoff her.
Similar Words
Wirkstoff (active ingredient), Heilmittel (remedy)
Etymology
Composed of 'Arznei' (medicine) and 'Stoff' (substance). Literally 'medicine substance'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'stuff' (Stoff) you get from a doctor (Arzt) for a cure. 'Arznei' sounds similar to 'Arzt'.