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10 Language-to-English DictionariesVegetated Roof
/ˈvɛdʒɪˌteɪtɪd ruːf/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A roof that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and soil, designed to provide insulation and reduce stormwater runoff.
"The new office building features a vegetated roof that helps to regulate indoor temperatures." - 2
A green roof system that supports plant growth and contributes to urban biodiversity.
"Many cities are implementing vegetated roofs to enhance urban green spaces."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'vegetated roof' combines 'vegetated', derived from the Latin 'vegetare' meaning 'to enliven', and 'roof', from Old English 'hrof', which has Germanic origins. The concept evolved in the late 20th century as sustainable architecture gained prominence.
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toit végétalisé
Transliteration: twa veʒetaliˈze
"Le bâtiment dispose d'un toit végétalisé pour améliorer l'efficacité énergétique."
begrünte Dach
Transliteration: bəˈɡʁyːntə daχ
"Das neue Bürogebäude hat ein begrüntes Dach zur Verbesserung der Luftqualität."
tetto vegetale
Transliteration: ˈtetto veʤeˈtale
"L'edificio ha un tetto vegetale che contribuisce alla biodiversità urbana."
techo verde
Transliteration: ˈte.tʃo ˈβeɾ.ðe
"El nuevo edificio cuenta con un techo verde para mejorar la eficiencia energética."
telhado verde
Transliteration: teˈʎadu ˈveʁdʒi
"O novo edifício possui um telhado verde que ajuda na regulação da temperatura."
वनस्पति छत
Transliteration: vanaspati chhat
"नए भवन में वनस्पति छत है जो ऊर्जा दक्षता में सुधार करती है।"
绿化屋顶
Transliteration: lǜhuà wūdǐng
"新建筑配备了绿化屋顶，以提高能效。"
녹색 지붕
Transliteration: noksaek jibung
"새 건물은 에너지 효율성을 높이기 위해 녹색 지붕을 갖추고 있습니다."
緑化屋根
Transliteration: ryokka yane
"新しい建物にはエネルギー効率を向上させるための緑化屋根があります。"
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