der Materialverbrauch
Translation
material consumption, material usage
Examples
Wir müssen den Materialverbrauch reduzieren.
We have to reduce material consumption.
Der hohe Materialverbrauch belastet die Umwelt.
The high material consumption burdens the environment.
Grammar Patterns
to reduce/lower material consumption We want to lower material consumption.
the material consumption ((of sth.)) The industry's material consumption is high.
Similar Words
Synonyms: resource consumption, energy consumption
Etymology
A compound of 'Material' (material) and 'Verbrauch' (consumption). The noun 'Verbrauch' is derived from the verb 'verbrauchen' (to consume/use up).
Memory Tips
Visualize a meter tracking how much 'Material' is being 'consumed' (Verbrauch). That reading is the 'Materialverbrauch'.