noun
die Kühlung, -en
cooling
The German word "Kühlung" is a noun meaning "cooling" or "refrigeration". It comes from the adjective "kühl", which means "cool" or "cold", combined with the suffix "-ung", used to form nouns indicating an action or process.
Similar words:
- Abkühlung (cooling down)
- Kälteschutz (cold protection)
- Kältetechnik (refrigeration technology)
Differences:
- Abkühlung emphasizes the process of getting cooler or cooling down, often naturally (e.g., a body cooling down).
- Kälteschutz focuses on protection against cold rather than the cooling process itself.
- Kältetechnik refers to the technical or engineering aspects of cooling rather than cooling as a general action.
"Kühlung" is the general term for the act or process of cooling, especially in technical or mechanical contexts.
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Examples
Ohne eine gute Kühlung würde der Computer schnell überhitzen.noun
Without good cooling the computer would overheat quickly.
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