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ademlucht

English translation: (while wearing) breathing apparatus


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Dutch term or phrase:met ademlucht
English translation:(while wearing) breathing apparatus
Entered by: Chris Hopley
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11:27 Nov 3, 2009
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General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters / fire service
Dutch term or phrase: ademlucht
Vandaar dat Nederlandse brandweerlieden altijd met ademlucht nablussen.
... always damp down with air for breathing?
The text has previously mentioned the dangers of carbon monoxide 'bij het blussen van een binnenbrand in een woonhuis'
stephkg
United Kingdom
Local time: 02:53
breathing apparatus
Explanation:
They're not using the air for damping down, but damping down while wearing their breathing apparatus. 'Met ademlucht' in this connection is a synedochic reference to the breathing apparatus.

-> "Update 2240hrs: The fire has now been brought under control. Fire crews wearing breathing apparatus continue to damp down."
http://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?ID=10654
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Chris Hopley
Netherlands
Local time: 03:53
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4 +3breathing apparatus
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breathing apparatus


Explanation:
They're not using the air for damping down, but damping down while wearing their breathing apparatus. 'Met ademlucht' in this connection is a synedochic reference to the breathing apparatus.

-> "Update 2240hrs: The fire has now been brought under control. Fire crews wearing breathing apparatus continue to damp down."
http://db.cornwall.gov.uk/fbnews/info/details.asp?ID=10654

Chris Hopley
Netherlands
Local time: 03:53
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 30
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Asker: Thanks. That makes sense now!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  David Walker
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agree  Olly Pekelharing: ...sounds logical.
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agree  André Linsen
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Changes made by editors
Nov 17, 2009 - Changes made by Chris Hopley:
Created KOG entryKudoZ term => KOG term


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