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cleaving

/ˈkliːvɪŋ/ /ˈklɛvɪŋ/

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verb

Spalten, zerteilen

To split or sever something with, or as if with, a sharp instrument.

Examples :

"The wings cleaved the foggy air."

Die Flügel spalteten die neblige Luft.

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verb

Spalten

To 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.

Examples :

"The technician is carefully cleaving the silicon wafer to create smaller computer chips. "

Der Techniker spaltet den Siliziumwafer vorsichtig, um kleinere Computerchips zu erstellen.

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verb

Spalten, teilen

To make or accomplish by or as if by cutting.

Examples :

"The truck cleaved a path through the ice."

Der Lastwagen spaltete sich einen Weg durch das Eis.

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verb

Spalten

To split (a complex molecule) into simpler molecules.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Spalten, teilen

Examples :

"The lumberjack was cleaving the large log with a sharp axe. "

Der Holzfäller spaltete den großen Baumstamm mit einer scharfen Axt.

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verb

Spalten

Of a crystal, to split along a natural plane of division.

Examples :

"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.

material geology physics science

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verb

Anhaften, festhalten

To cling, adhere or stick fast to something; used with to or unto.

Examples :

"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.

action being tendency

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noun

Spalten, Trennen

The act of one who cleaves, splits, or severs.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Anhaften, Festhalten

The act of one who cleaves, clings, or adheres.

Examples :

"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.

action tendency being