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ablative

/ˈæblətɪv/ /ˈeɪblətɪv/

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noun

Ablativ

(grammar) The ablative case.

Examples :

"In Latin class, we learned how the ablative case often indicates separation or means. "

Im Lateinunterricht lernten wir, wie der Ablativ oft Trennung oder Mittel angibt.

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noun

Ablatives Material

An ablative material.

Examples :

"The heat shield of the returning spacecraft was made of an ablative, designed to burn away and protect the vehicle from extreme temperatures. "

Das Hitzeschild des zurückkehrenden Raumschiffs bestand aus einem Ablativmaterial, das so konzipiert war, dass es abbrennt und das Fahrzeug vor extremen Temperaturen schützt.

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adjective

Ablativisch, zum Ablativ gehörig

(grammar) Applied to one of the cases of the noun in some languages, the fundamental meaning of the case being removal, separation, or taking away, and to a lesser degree, instrument, place, accordance, specifications, price, or measurement.

Examples :

"The Latin phrase "a domo" meaning "from the house," exemplifies an ablative construction showing separation. "

Der lateinische Ausdruck „a domo“, was „vom Haus“ bedeutet, ist ein Beispiel für eine ablativische Konstruktion, die eine Trennung zeigt.

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adjective

Entfernend, wegnehmend

Pertaining to taking away or removing.

Examples :

"The ablative surgery removed the tumor. "

Die ablative Operation entfernte den Tumor.

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adjective

Opfernd, abtragend

Sacrificial, wearing away or being destroyed in order to protect the underlying, as in ablative paints used for antifouling. .

Examples :

"The ablative paint on the boat hull protected the wood from barnacles. "

Die abtragende Farbe am Bootsrumpf schützte das Holz vor Seepocken.

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adjective

Die Entfernung eines Körperteils, Tumors oder Organs betreffend

Relating to the removal of a body part, tumor, or organ.

Examples :

"The doctor recommended ablative surgery to remove the tumor from his lung. "

Der Arzt empfahl eine Operation zur Entfernung des Tumors aus seiner Lunge.

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adjective

Ablativ, abschmelzend

Relating to the erosion of a land mass; relating to the melting or evaporation of a glacier.

Examples :

"The ablative processes at the base of the glacier are contributing to its rapid retreat. "

Die abschmelzenden Prozesse an der Basis des Gletschers tragen zu seinem schnellen Rückzug bei.

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