Elementstöße

English translation: element joints

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German term or phrase:Elementstöße
English translation:element joints
Entered by: John Speese

21:09 Feb 3, 2007
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering
German term or phrase: Elementstöße
As used in the following context, pertaining to renovating a house to make it more energy efficient:

Die Elementstöße werden luftdicht miteinander verklebt.
John Speese
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element joints
Explanation:
literally
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Elements


Explanation:
John, I don't think you will find the term "Elementstöße" in any German dictionary. But the word "stöße " itself gives you a pretty clear picture of what is meant in the sentence above:

The elements are thrust together hermetically with one another.

http://www.foreignword.com/Tools/dictsrch.htm

Good luck!

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Note added at 1 hr (2007-02-03 22:11:23 GMT)
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Also, on thrust:
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/thrust

TrueBaller
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element joints


Explanation:
literally

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