bouwstof

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of bouwen +‎ stof.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɑu̯.stɔf/
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  • Hyphenation: bouw‧stof

Noun

bouwstof f (plural bouwstoffen, no diminutive)

  1. a nutrient used as a building block by the body
  2. a construction material, a building material

Noun

bouwstof n (uncountable, no diminutive)

  1. construction dust