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“active ingredient” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvɪɐ̯kˌʃtɔf/

Example

Der Wirkstoff dieses Medikaments wirkt schnell.

The active ingredient in this medication works quickly.

Illustration for Wirkstoff (active ingredient)

How to say “active ingredient” in German

“Active ingredient” in German is Wirkstoff.

The effect-producing part of a pharmaceutical or personal-care product, distinct from the other substances that carry or preserve it.

Full entry for Wirkstoff: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Wirkstoff

Bei oraler Gabe ist die Wirkstoffresorption für die Wirkung entscheidend.

With oral administration, active ingredient absorption is crucial for the effect.

Tips for using Wirkstoff

  • Wirkstoff names the active agent, while Wirkung names the effect it produces, as in die Wirkung des Wirkstoffs.

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