English–German
“contaminated site” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaltˌlast/
Example
Die Stadt sperrte das Gebiet wegen einer Altlast ab.
The city cordoned off the area because of a contaminated site.
How to say “contaminated site” in German
“Contaminated site” in German is Altlast.
A site whose soil or groundwater still bears the toxic residue of its former use.
Example sentences with Altlast
Die Gemeinde plant, eine Altlast zu beseitigen.
The municipality plans to remediate a contaminated site.
Tips for using Altlast
- The word refers to a site regarded as contaminated, not merely to any old industrial property; the related word Sanierung means remediation or cleanup.