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“greenhouse gas” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtraɪ̯pˌhaʊ̯sˌgaːs/

Example

Viele Treibhausgase tragen zum Klimawandel bei.

Many greenhouse gases contribute to climate change.

Illustration for Treibhausgas (greenhouse gas)

How to say “greenhouse gas” in German

“Greenhouse gas” in German is Treibhausgas.

An invisible layer of gases around Earth holds in heat, like a greenhouse roof, and makes the greenhouse effect stronger.

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

Example sentences with Treibhausgas

Industrie und Verkehr sind Hauptquellen für den Ausstoß von Treibhausgasen.

Industry and transport are major sources of greenhouse gas emissions.

Tips for using Treibhausgas

  • Treibhausgas is neuter, and its plural is Treibhausgase; the related process is the Treibhauseffekt, not the gas itself.

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