substanzerhaltend
Translation
substance-preserving, structure-preserving
Examples
Das Ziel ist eine substanzerhaltende Sanierung.
The goal is a substance-preserving renovation.
Substanzerhaltende Pflege ist sehr wichtig.
Substance-preserving care is very important.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) substanzerhaltend... ((noun)) a substance-preserving... This is a substance-preserving measure.
Similar Words
konservierend (conserving), bewahrend (preserving); Antonyms: zerstörend (destructive), schädigend (damaging)
Etymology
Composed of 'Substanz' (substance) and 'erhaltend' (preserving), which is the present participle of the verb 'erhalten' (to preserve).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Substanz' (substance) + 'erhaltend' (from 'halten' - to hold). It 'holds' the substance.