verb🔗ShareSpalten, zerteilenTo split or sever something with, or as if with, a sharp instrument."The wings cleaved the foggy air."Die Flügel spalteten die neblige Luft.actionweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSpaltenTo break a single crystal (such as a gemstone or semiconductor wafer) along one of its more symmetrical crystallographic planes (often by impact), forming facets on the resulting pieces."The technician is carefully cleaving the silicon wafer to create smaller computer chips. "Der Techniker spaltet den Siliziumwafer vorsichtig, um kleinere Computerchips zu erstellen.materialsciencetechnologymineralprocessstructuretechnicalphysicschemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSpalten, teilenTo make or accomplish by or as if by cutting."The truck cleaved a path through the ice."Der Lastwagen spaltete sich einen Weg durch das Eis.actionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSpaltenTo split (a complex molecule) into simpler molecules."The enzyme is cleaving the large sugar molecule into smaller, easier-to-digest components. "Das Enzym spaltet das große Zuckermolekül in kleinere, leichter verdauliche Bestandteile.chemistrybiochemistrybiologyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSpalten, teilenTo split."The lumberjack was cleaving the large log with a sharp axe. "Der Holzfäller spaltete den großen Baumstamm mit einer scharfen Axt.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSpaltenOf a crystal, to split along a natural plane of division."The geologist demonstrated the mineral's cleaving by striking it sharply, causing it to split neatly along a flat plane. "Der Geologe demonstrierte das Spalten des Minerals, indem er es scharf anschlug, wodurch es sich sauber entlang einer flachen Ebene spaltete.materialgeologyphysicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnhaften, festhaltenTo cling, adhere or stick fast to something; used with to or unto."The young child was cleaving to her mother's leg, afraid of the new playground. "Das kleine Kind klammerte sich an das Bein seiner Mutter, aus Angst vor dem neuen Spielplatz.actionbeingtendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSpalten, TrennenThe act of one who cleaves, splits, or severs."The woodcutter's powerful cleaving sent logs flying, each piece neatly split for the fireplace. "Das kraftvolle Spalten des Holzfällers ließ die Baumstämme fliegen, jedes Stück sauber für den Kamin gespalten.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnhaften, FesthaltenThe act of one who cleaves, clings, or adheres."Her unwavering cleaving to her principles made her a respected figure in the school. "Ihr unerschütterliches Festhalten an ihren Prinzipien machte sie zu einer respektierten Persönlichkeit in der Schule.actiontendencybeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
