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alkalische Eigenschaften

English translation: alkaline properties/characteristics

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German term or phrase:alkalische Eigenschaften
English translation:alkaline properties/characteristics
Entered by: Michele Fauble

18:50 Apr 23, 2018
German to English translations [PRO]
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German term or phrase: alkalische Eigenschaften
Is paint with "alkalischen Eigenschaften' the same thing as alkyd paint?

Context: "ein Anstrichsystem, welches hydrophile, diffusionsoffene und alkalische Eigenschaften hat"
Emma Rault (X)
United Kingdom
Local time: 13:03
alkaline properties/characteristics
Explanation:
No, doesn't mean alkyd paint.
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Michele Fauble
United States
Local time: 05:03
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4 +5alkaline properties/characteristics
Michele Fauble
4significant alkalinity
Herbmione Granger


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alkaline properties/characteristics


Explanation:
No, doesn't mean alkyd paint.

Michele Fauble
United States
Local time: 05:03
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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significant alkalinity


Explanation:
Although I don't like this phrase and would prefer something more specific.
Very general translation of your example: has significant hydrophilicity, breathability, and alkalinity.

https://www.umwelt-online.de/recht/abfall/krwabfg/kreis.vo/a...
zu betrachten ist insbesondere die Entflammbarkeit (H3) und ggf. ätzende (alkalische) Eigenschaften

http://www.waeschepflegemuseum.at/alauge.htm
Die Lauge, die entsteht, wenn Holzasche mit heißem Wasser übergossen wird, hat alkalische Eigenschaften, die dann bewirken, dass sich der Schmutz in der Wäsche löst.

https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-81-322-0851-8_...
Alkaline fly ashes contain significant alkalinity and act as effective liming materials for acid soils

https://www.keim.com/en-gb/keim-library/advantages-compared-...
KEIM Paints are inherently resistant to mould and fungal growth due to their high alkalinity, (pH is approximately 12.3), and will therefore provide longterm resistance to mould and fungal growth.

https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/1994/4-6-1994/ph.html
Alkaline building materials, such as limestone gravel and concrete, and high pH irrigation water may also contribute to a soil's alkalinity.

Herbmione Granger
Germany
Local time: 14:03
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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