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slagvastheid

English translation: impact-proof/resistant (level)


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05:02 May 26, 2008
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng / chemistry
Dutch term or phrase: slagvastheid
onze copolymer materialen hebben een uitzonderlijke slagvastheid en worden nu ook in het buitenland gemaakt.
Dutch Sonja
Local time: 12:29
English translation:impact-proof/resistant (level)
Explanation:
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http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/translation/Dutch/...
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Marijke Singer
United Kingdom
Local time: 11:29
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Summary of answers provided
3 +6impact resistance / impact strengthEdithK
4 +2impact-proof/resistant (level)
Marijke Singer


  

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21 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
impact-proof/resistant (level)


Explanation:
See the following website:
http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/translation/Dutch/...

Marijke Singer
United Kingdom
Local time: 11:29
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 8

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Louis Vorstermans: this would back translate into 'slagvast'
26 mins
  -> It depends on how you want to word it.

agree  Harry Borsje: 'zijn uitzonderlijk slagvast' vs. 'hebben een uitzonderlijke slagvastheid'... in het NL zou ik in ieder geval aan de eerste variant de voorkeur geven en met de vertaling kun je zonder problemen beide kanten op.
5 hrs
  -> Thanks, Harry!

agree  Lianne Van De Ven: are exceptionally impact-proof (voorkeur voor "zijn ..." boven "hebben + zn"
8 hrs
  -> Thanks, JM Lianne!
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23 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +6
impact resistance / impact strength


Explanation:
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Note added at 24 mins (2008-05-26 05:26:14 GMT)
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have excellent impact resistance

EdithK
Local time: 12:29
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Louis Vorstermans
24 mins

agree  WIDIC
1 hr

agree  Mark Straver
2 hrs

agree  Harry Borsje: Niet verkeerd, natuurlijk
5 hrs

agree  Tineke Van Beukering
7 hrs

agree  Saskia Steur
9 hrs
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