Stau (der Luft)
English translation: accumulation of air
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| 5 | congestion |
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| 4 +1 | build-up |
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| 4 | accumulation (of air) or air accumulation |
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accumulation (of air) or air accumulation Explanation: Mit 'Luftstau' ist, glaube ich, Luftansammlung gemeint. Harper Collins College Dictionary |
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congestion Explanation: applies for air too |
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1 hr confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1build-up Explanation: der Stau sorgt wohl für einen erhöhten Wassergehalt, der sich dann abregnen muss. "congestion" beschreibt eher einen Engpass. |
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