Bohrkern
derNoundrill core; a cylindrical sample of rock or sediment.
English translations
- 01
drill core
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Bohrkern ist eine zylindrische Probe, die durch Bohren aus einem Material gewonnen wird, oft aus Gestein oder Eis.
- English meaning
- Core sample, drill core
- Synonym
- None
- German example
- Die Wissenschaftler analysierten den Bohrkern, um mehr über die Erdgeschichte zu erfahren.
- English example
- The scientists analyzed the core sample to learn more about the earth's history.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Bohrkern
- Plural Form
- die Bohrkerne
Related words
- Eisbohrkern
An ice core is a cylindrical sample of ice removed from a glacier or ice sheet to obtain information about past climate conditions.
Example sentences with “Bohrkern”
Der Bohrkern liefert wichtige Informationen über die Erdschichten. (The drill core provides important information about the earth layers.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Bohrkern' a masculine or neuter noun?
'Bohrkern' is a masculine noun (der). The plural is 'die Bohrkerne'. It is formed by combining 'bohren' (to drill) and 'Kern' (core).