afzetting

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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

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