der Inhaltsstoff, -e
ingredient
Ein Bestandteil, aus dem etwas zusammengesetzt ist, zum Beispiel in Lebensmitteln, Medikamenten oder Kosmetikprodukten.
The German word "Inhaltsstoff" is a compound noun made of two parts:
- Inhalt: meaning "content"
- Stoff: meaning "material" or "substance"
Meaning:
"Inhaltsstoff" refers to an ingredient or component of something, especially in food, cosmetics, or chemical products.
Similar words:
- Bestandteil (component, part)
- Zutat (ingredient, especially in cooking)
- Komponente (component)
Differences:
- Inhaltsstoff is more specific to the substances that make up a product.
- Bestandteil is a general term for any part or element of a whole, not limited to substances.
- Zutat specifically refers to ingredients used in recipes or food.
- Komponente is more technical and often used in electronics or machinery contexts.
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Examples
Dieser Inhaltsstoff ist in vielen Kosmetikprodukten enthalten.noun
This ingredient is contained in many cosmetic products.
Bei einigen Menschen führt der Inhaltsstoff zu allergischen Reaktionen.noun
In some people, the ingredient leads to allergic reactions.
Manchmal verursacht ein Inhaltsstoff eine Allergie.noun
Sometimes an ingredient causes an allergy.
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