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hitteschild
heat shield
Pronunciation: say hitteschild
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "heat shield".
Example
Het hitteschild beschermt de ruimtevaartuigen tegen de extreme hitte bij terugkeer in de atmosfeer.
The heat shield protects spacecraft from the extreme heat during re-entry into the atmosphere.
Practice tips
- Practice hitteschild out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Dutch word is for advanced-level learners.