eggshell

ˈɛɡˌʃɛl
eggshell: hard outer covering of an egg
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Translation of eggshell into German,

Noun

1.

biology

hard outer covering of an egg
Eierschale fEihülle f
  • The eggshell cracked when it hit the floor.Die Eierschale zerbrach, als sie auf den Boden fiel.
2.

colors

very pale off-white color with a warm tone
  • She painted her room in an eggshell shade.Sie strich ihr Zimmer in einer Eierschalenfarbe.

Adjective

1.

colors

very pale yellowish-white color like a chicken shell
eierschalenfarben eierschalenweiß
  • The walls were painted in an eggshell shade.Die Wände waren in einem eierschalenfarbenen Ton gestrichen.
2.

design

TECH.US
having a very matte, faintly textured paint surface
TECH.US
eierschalenmatt matt seidenmatt
  • The eggshell paint gave the room a soft look.Die eierschalenmatte Farbe verlieh dem Raum einen sanften Look.
3.

fragility

Rare
very thin and easily broken
Rare
dünn zerbrechlich eierschalenartig
  • The eggshell vase broke easily.Die dünne Vase zerbrach leicht.
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Expressions with eggshell: examples in English and translations in German

Eierschalenblau
Her dress was a lovely eggshell blue.
Eierschalenporzellan
The museum displayed an exquisite eggshell porcelain vase.

Images of eggshell

  • eggshell: hard outer covering of an egg
    (biology) Eierschale
  • eggshell: very pale off-white color with a warm tone
    (colors) Eierschalenfarbe

Synonyms and analogies of eggshell in English

Examples of eggshell in a sentence

  • Artists often use eggshells in their work.
  • The eggshell curtains complemented the room's decor.
  • Her dress was a lovely eggshell color.
  • The eggshell curtains complemented the decor.
  • Her dress was a soft eggshell color.
  • The eggshell finish on the vase was exquisite.

Translations of "eggshell" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieEierschalenf.

The delicate eggshell cracked under the slightest pressure from my fingers.

Die zarte Eierschale brach unter dem geringsten Druck meiner Finger.

dieSchalenf.

That eggshell must be combined with other elements...

Die Schale muss mit einigen Elementen vermischt werden...

dieEihüllenf.

Development of the worm C. elegans from embryo to larva within the eggshell.

Entwicklung des Wurms C. elegans vom Embryo zur Larve in der Eihülle.

Adjective
eierschalenfarbenadj.

Actually, it's eggshell, if you

Eigentlich eierschalenfarben, aber...

Eierschalen-adj.

The sunset revealed a beautiful blend of eggshell and peach tones across the horizon.

Der Sonnenuntergang enthüllte eine schöne Mischung aus Eierschalen- und Pfirsichtönen am Horizont.

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eggshell: Examples and translations in context

The artist chose eggshell as the primary hue for her latest painting.

Die Künstlerin wählte Eierschale als Hauptfarbe für ihr neuestes Gemälde.

She learned that hummingbirds lay eggs with a remarkably thin eggshell.

Sie erfuhr, dass Kolibris Eier mit bemerkenswert dünnen Eierschalen legen.

He stumbled upon an eggshell while walking through the garden this morning.

Beim Spaziergang durch den Garten stieß er heute Morgen auf eine Eierschale.

With a gentle tap, the eggshell shattered, scattering tiny fragments everywhere.

Mit einem sanften Klopfen zerbrach die Eierschale und verstreute winzige Fragmente überall.

A shade like white, eggshell or opal will work best.

Ein Farbton wie Weiß, Eierschale oder Opal wirkt am besten.

This ensures maximal eggshell strength, as well as stronger bones.

Das bedeutet maximale Stärke der Eierschale, aber auch stärkere Knochen.

An eggshell is usually the last barrier between life and the outside world.

Eine Eierschale ist normalerweise die letzte Barriere zwischen Leben und der Außenwelt.

The stunning eggshell wallpaper transformed the dull hallway into an inviting passage.

Die atemberaubende Tapete in Eierschale verwandelte den tristen Flur in einen einladenden Durchgang.

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eggshell porcelaineggshell blue
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