der Tierversuch
Translation
animal experiment, animal testing, vivisection
Examples
Tierversuche sind in der Kosmetikindustrie verboten.
Animal testing is forbidden in the cosmetics industry.
Die Ethik von Tierversuchen wird oft diskutiert.
The ethics of animal experiments are often discussed.
Grammar Patterns
to conduct ((sth.)) to conduct animal experiments
to be against ((sth.)) to be against animal testing
Similar Words
Synonyms: Tierexperiment; Antonyms: animal-free method (tierversuchsfreie Methode)
Etymology
A compound of 'Tier' (animal) and 'Versuch' (attempt, experiment).
Memory Tips
Literally 'animal attempt' or 'animal test'. Think of it as a 'test' ('Versuch') on an 'animal' ('Tier').