This is the 6984th most frequent Dutch word.
aggregaat
A machine or device that generates energy, often used for electricity or heat production.
In this sentence, 'aggregaat' refers to a device that generates electricity, emphasizing its practical usage to provide power in situations of failure.
Het aggregaat zorgde ervoor dat we elektriciteit hadden tijdens de stroomuitval.
The generator ensured that we had electricity during the power outage.
Here, 'aggregaat' forms part of the compound term 'aggregaattoestand', which is used to refer to the physical state of matter in scientific contexts.
In de scheikunde wordt 'aggregaattoestand' gebruikt om de toestand van materie, zoals vast, vloeibaar of gasvormig, te beschrijven.
In chemistry, 'state of aggregation' is used to describe the state of matter, such as solid, liquid, or gaseous state.
In this context, 'aggregaat' refers to a collection or sum, emphasizing the summarization or grouping aspect.