Aufnahmemedium - depository ( translation glossary) Use of environmental resources,Environment & Ecology,Science

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German term or phrase:	Aufnahmemedium
English translation:	depository
Entered by:	Languageman

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10:41am Apr 18, 2006

German to English translations [PRO]
Science - Environment & Ecology / Use of environmental resources

German term or phrase: Aufnahmemedium

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Die Umwelt wird durch wirtschaftliche und gesellschaftliche Nutzungen in vielfältiger Weise beansprucht.

Sie dient als Quelle für erneuerbare und nicht erneuerbare Ressourcen, die als Input bei der Produktion von Gütern und Dienstleistungen zum Teil kostenlos genutzt werden.
Sie steht als **Aufnahmemedium** für Schadstoffe und Abfälle zur Verfügung, die beim Produktionsprozess oder beim Ge- oder Verbrauch der produzierten Güter anfallen.

Source text: http://www.google.com/search?q=cache:-_P3-wRYf48J:www.env-it...
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Anybody have some good ideas for a neat equivalent for this in English?

Thanks in advance,

Stephen

Languageman

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Questions: 278 (4 open)
Answers: 311

United Kingdom

depository

Explanation:
Might be an option, given that "dump" isn't exactly neutral usage... ;-)

"The 1996 Protocol represents a major change of approach to the question of how to regulate the use of the sea as a depository for waste materials in that, in essence, dumping is prohibited, except for materials on an approved list."
http://www.imo.org/Newsroom/mainframe.asp?topic_id=1337&doc_...

Selected response from:

Ian M-H
United States

Note from asker to answerer

Thanks all, sorry for the slow grading.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer

Summary of answers provided

3 +6

depository

Ian M-H

sink

volker_h

receptacle

Brie Vernier

receptor / receiving medium / receiving agent

CharlesWarcup

recipient

itla

Answers

4 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +6

depository

Explanation:
Might be an option, given that "dump" isn't exactly neutral usage... ;-)

"The 1996 Protocol represents a major change of approach to the question of how to regulate the use of the sea as a depository for waste materials in that, in essence, dumping is prohibited, except for materials on an approved list."
http://www.imo.org/Newsroom/mainframe.asp?topic_id=1337&doc_...

Ian M-H
United States
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 4

Note from asker to answerer

Thanks all, sorry for the slow grading.

Notes to answerer

Asker: Aye, that could work. Cheers.

13 mins confidence:

recipient

Explanation:
Just an alternative. I've seen receiver, too.

Reference: http://www.oceans.gov.au/issues_paper_2/page_002.jsp

itla
Switzerland
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English,

German
PRO pts in category: 4

21 mins confidence:

receptor / receiving medium / receiving agent

Explanation:
The use of the word "Aufnahmemedium" puts the emphasis on the environment as (passive) receptor rather than other agents such as industry as (active) depositors. So if this is exactly the sense which the author intended, maybe it needs to be honoured.

CharlesWarcup
Germany
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

English

52 mins confidence:

sink

Explanation:
In the context of greenhouse gas emissions the term natural sinks are often used for the oceans and forests that absorb CO2. The term sink also seems highly suited for other types of emissions in this context.

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Note added at 53 mins (2006-04-18 11:35:52 GMT)
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the term *is* (not are) often used (of course)

Reference: http://www.enviroliteracy.org/article.php/439.html
Reference: http://edugreen.teri.res.in/explore/climate/sinks.htm

volker_h
Australia
Native speaker of:

German

Notes to answerer

Asker: I agree this is good word in the context of gases, but not sure about general waste.

1 hr confidence:

receptacle

Explanation:
one more for the mix

Brie Vernier
Germany
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 8

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German: Aufnahmemedium

English translation: depository