Schmauch
derNoungunpowder residue; muzzle flash residue
English translations
- 01
smoke
- 02
soot
- 03
smudge
Word details
- German meaning
- Schmauch bezeichnet Ablagerungen von Rauch, Ruß oder Verbrennungsrückständen, die sich auf Oberflächen bilden.
- English meaning
- Gunpowder residue
- Synonym
- Rauchspuren
- German example
- Nach dem Schuss war ein deutlicher Schmauch auf seiner Hand zu sehen.
- English example
- After the shot, there was a clear gunpowder residue on his hand.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Schmauch
- Plural Form
- None
Related words
- schmauchen
to smoke (a pipe or cigar)
- Schmauchspur
Powder burn mark
- Ruß
“Soot” is a black, powdery substance produced by the incomplete combustion of organic materials.
Example sentences with “Schmauch”
An den Händen des Verdächtigen fand man Schmauch. (Gunpowder residue was found on the suspect's hands.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Schmauch?
Schmauch is a masculine noun (der Schmauch). It usually does not have a plural form.