Dutch edit

Etymology edit

Compound of bouwen +‎ stof.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɑu̯.stɔf/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: bouw‧stof

Noun edit

bouwstof f (plural bouwstoffen)

  1. A nutrient used as a building block by the body.
  2. A construction material, a building material.

Noun edit

bouwstof n (uncountable)

  1. Construction dust.