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Treibhausgas

greenhouse gas

noun TRYP-howss-gahs Rare

Usage Note

Treibhausgas is the standard German term for gases such as CO2, methane, and nitrous oxide that trap heat in the atmosphere. It is indispensable in German climate policy debates and everyday news coverage.

Examples

"Deutschland will die Emissionen von Treibhausgasen bis 2045 auf null senken."

Natural Translation

Germany wants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2045.

Literal Translation

Germany wants the emissions of greenhouse-gases by 2045 to zero lower.

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