die Werkstoffklasse
Translation
material class, material group
Examples
Stahl gehört zur Werkstoffklasse der Metalle.
Steel belongs to the material class of metals.
Grammar Patterns
to belong ((to sth.)) Stahl gehört zur Werkstoffklasse der Metalle.
Similar Words
Materialgruppe (material group), Stoffgruppe (substance group)
Etymology
From 'Werk' (work, factory) + 'Stoff' (material, substance) + 'Klasse' (class). Literally 'work material class'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'class' for a 'Stoff' (material) used in 'Werk' (work/production).