die Wirkstoffe
Translation
active ingredients, active substances
Examples
Das Medikament enthält mehrere Wirkstoffe.
The medicine contains several active ingredients.
Die Forschung sucht nach neuen Wirkstoffen.
Research is looking for new active substances.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) contains ((active ingredients)) ... contains active ingredients Das Medikament enthält Wirkstoffe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aktive Substanzen, Inhaltsstoffe
Etymology
Composed of 'Wirk-' (from 'wirken', to work/act) and 'Stoffe' (substances, plural of 'Stoff'). Literally 'acting substances'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'working stuff' in a medicine. The 'Stoff' (stuff/substance) that 'wirkt' (works/acts).