die Schadstoffe
Translation
pollutants, harmful substances, contaminants
Examples
Industrieanlagen stoßen Schadstoffe aus.
Industrial plants emit pollutants.
Filter entfernen Schadstoffe aus dem Wasser.
Filters remove pollutants from the water.
Grammar Patterns
((to emit)) ((Schadstoffe)) to emit pollutants The factory emits toxic pollutants.
Similar Words
Synonyms: toxins, impurities; Antonyms: nutrients
Etymology
From 'Schaden' (damage) + 'Stoff' (substance). Literally 'damage substances'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'shady stuff' (sounds like Schadstoff) coming out of a factory chimney, causing damage.