der Füllstoff
Translation
filler, filling material, excipient, bulking agent
Examples
Der Kunststoff enthält Füllstoffe.
The plastic contains fillers.
Man mischt dem Beton Füllstoffe bei.
Fillers are mixed into the concrete.
Tabletten bestehen aus Wirkstoff und Füllstoffen.
Tablets consist of an active ingredient and excipients.
Grammar Patterns
((to fill)) ((sth.)) ((with fillers)) to fill sth. with fillers They fill the cushions with fillers.
((to add)) ((fillers)) ((to sth.)) to add fillers to sth. Fillers are added to the concrete.
Similar Words
Zusatzstoff (additive), Streckmittel (extender)
Etymology
From 'füllen' (to fill) and 'Stoff' (substance, material). A substance used for filling.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Stoff' (substance) used to 'füllen' (fill) something, like adding bulk to plastics or pills.