flaking

ˈfleÉȘkÉȘƋ
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Translation of flaking from English into German,

Adjective

surface

breaking into small thin pieces or layers
  • The flaking paint came off in thin pieces.Die abblĂ€tternde Farbe löste sich in dĂŒnnen StĂŒcken.

Noun

1.

surface change

the process of breaking off in thin pieces
AbblÀttern nAbplatzung
  • Flaking of the paint was visible after the storm.Nach dem Sturm war ein deutliches AbblĂ€ttern der Farbe zu sehen.
2.

loose fragment

a small piece that has broken off a surface
Absplitterung fAbplatzung fAbblÀtterung
  • There was flaking on the old painted wall.An der alten gestrichenen Wand gab es Absplitterungen.
3.

archaeology

TECH.
the act of shaping stone tools by removing thin pieces
TECH.
Abschlagtechnik fAbschlagen Abschlag Steinbearbeitung
  • Flaking was used to make sharp stone blades.Die Abschlagtechnik wurde verwendet, um scharfe Steinklingen herzustellen.

Synonyms and analogies of flaking in English

Examples of flaking in a sentence

  • The flaking wallpaper revealed decades-old plaster underneath.
  • The inspector noted flaking on the ceiling near the leaking pipe.
  • Regular sanding prevented flaking of the varnish on the boat’s rails.
  • The contractor blamed the flaking on years of damp.
  • I brushed away the flaking from the rusted railing.
  • Students practiced flaking obsidian under close supervision in the lab.
flake
fleÉȘk
Verb
intr.
1.

material

break off in small thin pieces
abblÀttern abplatzen
  • The paint began to flake off the walls.Die Farbe begann, von den WĂ€nden abzublĂ€ttern.
2.

reliability

US
prove unreliable or fail to follow through
US
  • He tends to flake on his commitments.Er neigt dazu, bei seinen Verpflichtungen abzuspringen.
Noun
1.

materials

small thin piece or layer of something
  • She brushed a flake of paint off her shoulder.Sie bĂŒrstete eine Farbflocke von ihrer Schulter.
2.

weather

small crystal of snow
  • A single flake of snow landed on her nose.Eine einzelne Schneeflocke landete auf ihrer Nase.

Expressions with flake: examples in English and translations in German

abblÀttern
abplatzen
The paint began to flake off the old barn door.
nicht erscheinen
absagen
She flaked on our dinner plans last night.
einschlafen
wegdÀmmern
After the hike, I just flaked out on the couch.
Kleieflocken
Vollkornflocken
I had bran flakes with milk for breakfast.
Flockensalz
Sprinkle flake salt on top for extra crunch.
Bleiweiß
Flake White
The artist preferred using flake white for its texture.

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

Noun
dasAbblÀtternnn.

Initially, there is itching and a slight flaking of the skin.

Anfangs gibt es Juckreiz und ein leichtes AbblÀttern der Haut.

derSchuppennm.

Shampoo was developed especially for vulnerable for itching and flaking scalp.

Shampoo wurde speziell fĂŒr anfĂ€llige fĂŒr Juckreiz und Schuppen Kopfhaut entwickelt.

dieSchuppenbildungnf.

Soothes irritated skin, prevents dryness and flaking, including the scalp.

Beruhigt die gereizte Haut, verhindert Trockenheit und Schuppenbildung, einschließlich der Kopfhaut.

Flockierenn.

Before the flaking the grains are handled in a damper with steam to get formable.

Vor dem Flockieren werden die Körner im DÀmpfer mit Wasserdampf behandelt, um sich formen zu lassen.

Abschuppungn.

Participants who used tea tree oil reported itchiness, dryness, and flaking of the skin.

Teilnehmer, die Teebaumöl verwendeten, berichteten von Juckreiz, Trockenheit und Abschuppung der Haut.

Adjective
schuppigadj.

Dry skin experiences flaking, itching and dullness.

Trockene Haut kann schuppig, rau und fahl wirken.

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flaking: Examples and translations in context

The crust will be flaking, falling and turning to white ash.

Die Kruste wird abblĂ€ttern, abfallen und zu weißer Asche werden.

Relieves inflammation, moisturizes the skin and prevents it from flaking.

Lindert EntzĂŒndungen, befeuchtet die Haut und verhindert das AbblĂ€ttern.

There can be no flaking of the surface even after long-term use.

Es darf auch nach Langzeitnutzung kein AbblÀttern der OberflÀche geben.

Every piece of trim was carefully undercoated to prevent peeling and flaking.

Jedes ZierstĂŒck wurde sorgfĂ€ltig beschichtet, um AbblĂ€ttern und Abbröckeln zu verhindern.

Rubber is especially prone to chipping or flaking after being painted.

Gummi ist besonders anfĂ€llig fĂŒr AbblĂ€ttern oder Absplittern, nachdem es bemalt wurde.

They are also impervious to rusting, chipping, flaking or losing colour.

Sie sind außerdem unempfindlich gegen Rosten, Abplatzen, AbblĂ€ttern oder Farbverlust.

Massage on scalp to protect it from sunburn and flaking.

Massage auf der Kopfhaut, um sie vor Sonnenbrand und AbblĂ€ttern zu schĂŒtzen.

Second is the dead skin cells that are constantly flaking off our skin.

Der Zweite sind tote Hautschuppen, die von unserer Haut abblÀttern.

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