Pilzwolke

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German

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Pilzwolke

Etymology

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From Pilz +‎ Wolke.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈpɪl(t)sˌvɔlkə/, [ˈpɪlt͡sˌvɔl.kə], [-ˌʋɔl-]
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Noun

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Pilzwolke f (genitive Pilzwolke, plural Pilzwolken)

  1. mushroom cloud (mushroom shaped cloud)

Usage notes

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  • With nuclear explosions specifically the usual word is Atompilz.

Declension

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Further reading

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  • Pilzwolke” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • Pilzwolke” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon