No. 8,591 in Dutch
houdbaarheid
Shelf life or durability.
In a sentence
De houdbaarheid van melk is meestal ongeveer een week.
The shelf life of milk is usually about a week.
In this sentence, 'houdbaarheid' refers to how long a product, such as milk, remains usable or consumable before it expires.
De houdbaarheid van een relatie hangt af van communicatie en vertrouwen.
The durability of a relationship depends on communication and trust.
Here, 'houdbaarheid' metaphorically describes the longevity or endurance of a personal connection.
Wetenschappers onderzoeken de houdbaarheid van hun theorieën tegen nieuwe experimenten.
Scientists study the robustness of their theories against new experiments.
In this context, 'houdbaarheid' indicates the resilience or validity of scientific theories when subjected to testing.
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