afzetting

Dutch

Etymology

From afzetten +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɑfˌzɛ.tɪŋ/

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• Hyphenation: af‧zet‧ting

Noun

afzetting f (plural afzettingen, diminutive afzettinkje n)

1. cordon, fencing
2. (geology) deposit
3. (chemistry) precipitate
4. (medicine) amputation
5. deposition, removal from office

Derived terms

• afzettingsgesteente
• afzettingsprocedure
• beenafzetting