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Schalungsplatte

formwork board

noun SHAH-loongs-plat-eh Rare

Also means

shuttering panel

Usage Note

Schalungsplatte is a film-faced plywood or plastic panel used to form the mould into which concrete is poured; the smooth surface releases cleanly, leaving a fair-faced concrete finish.

Examples

"Die Schalungsplatten wurden mit Schalöl eingestrichen, damit sie sich leicht lösen lassen."

Natural Translation

The formwork boards were coated with release oil so they come away easily.

Literal Translation

The formwork-boards were with release-oil coated so that they themselves easily release let.

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