spiracle

ˈspɪrəkəl
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Translation of spiracle into German

Noun

1.

general use

TECH.
small hole or vent for air or vapor
TECH.
Atemloch
  • The spiracle on the tank allows gas to escape safely..Das Atemloch im Tank lässt Gas sicher entweichen
2.

insect

TECH.
opening in insects for breathing
TECH.
Atemöffnung Stigma
  • Insects breathe through spiracles on their bodies.Insekten atmen durch Stigmen an ihrem Körper.
3.

fish

TECH.
gill slit in skates and rays
TECH.
Atemloch Kiemenloch
  • Rays have spiracles behind their eyes for breathing.Rochen haben Spritzlöcher hinter ihren Augen zum Atmen.
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  • spiracle: small hole or vent for air or vapor
    (general use) Atemloch

Synonyms and analogies of spiracle in English

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Examples of spiracle in a sentence

  • A spiracle in the diving suit helps the diver breathe underwater.
  • The spiracle helps regulate the insect's airflow.
  • Scientists studied the spiracle to understand insect respiration.
  • The spiracle helps the fish breathe while resting on the ocean floor.
  • Scientists studied the spiracle to understand its function better.

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

Noun
dieAtemöffnungnf.

In each segment, a spiracle helps the worm respire effectively.

In jedem Segment hilft eine Atemöffnung dem Wurm, effektiv zu atmen.

A spiracle enables respiratory function when the animal is in motion.

Eine Atemöffnung ermöglicht die Atmungsfunktion, wenn sich das Tier bewegt.

dasAtemlochnn.

He could barely see the spiracle on the tiny organism.

Er konnte das Atemloch an dem winzigen Organismus kaum sehen.

A small spiracle allows the fish to take in water for breathing.

Ein kleines Atemloch erlaubt dem Fisch, Wasser zur Atmung aufzunehmen.

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Other translations for spiracle:

  • Stigmann.
  • Spritzlochnn.

spiracle: Examples and translations in context

Biologists observed the spiracle's function during their field research on frogs.

Biologen beobachteten die Funktion der Atemöffnung während ihrer Feldforschung an Fröschen.

This model demonstrates how a spiracle functions in the breathing process.

Dieses Modell zeigt, wie eine Atemöffnung im Atmungsprozess funktioniert.

Sharks have a spiracle that assists in drawing water into their gills.

Haie haben eine Atemöffnung, die hilft, Wasser in ihre Kiemen zu ziehen.

To escape the heat, the creature opened its spiracle wide.

Um der Hitze zu entkommen, öffnete das Wesen seine Atemöffnung weit.

Lizards have a spiracle that enables them to breathe easily.

Eidechsen haben eine Atemöffnung, die ihnen ermöglicht, leicht zu atmen.

Turtles have a unique spiracle located near their eyes for breathing.

Schildkröten haben eine einzigartige Atemöffnung in der Nähe ihrer Augen zum Atmen.

Insects use a spiracle to exchange gases efficiently during respiration.

Insekten nutzen eine Atemöffnung, um während der Atmung effizient Gase auszutauschen.

The fish opened its spiracle to take in more oxygen from the water.

Der Fisch öffnete seine Atemöffnung, um mehr Sauerstoff aus dem Wasser aufzunehmen.

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