Nährsalz

German

Etymology

From nähr(en) +‎ Salz.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈnɛːɐ̯ˌzalt͡s/
  • Audio (Germany (Berlin)):(file)
  • Hyphenation: Nähr‧salz

Noun

Nährsalz n (strong, genitive Nährsalzes, plural Nährsalze)

  1. nutrient salt: inorganic nutrients such as phosphate needed for plant growth

Usage notes

Frequently used where English-language writing would refer simply to "nutrients".

Declension

Declension of Nährsalz [neuter, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Nährsalz die Nährsalze
genitive eines des Nährsalzes der Nährsalze
dative einem dem Nährsalz, Nährsalze1 den Nährsalzen
accusative ein das Nährsalz die Nährsalze

1Now rare, see notes.

Further reading

  • “Nährsalz” in Duden online
  • “Nährsalz” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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