precursor in German
precursor in German is Präkursor, Vorläufer, Vorgänger — precursor means something or someone that comes before and leads to, or signals, what follows.
precursor in German
Präkursor
That which precurses: a forerunner, predecessor, or indicator of approaching events.
Vorläufer
That which precurses: a forerunner, predecessor, or indicator of approaching events.
Vorgänger
That which precurses: a forerunner, predecessor, or indicator of approaching events.
Vorreiter
That which precurses: a forerunner, predecessor, or indicator of approaching events.
Wegbereiter
That which precurses: a forerunner, predecessor, or indicator of approaching events.
Amtsvorgänger
That which precurses: a forerunner, predecessor, or indicator of approaching events.
Präkursor
(chemistry) One of the compounds that participates in the chemical reaction that produces another compound.
Vorläufer
(chemistry) One of the compounds that participates in the chemical reaction that produces another compound.
Vorläufersubstanz
(chemistry) One of the compounds that participates in the chemical reaction that produces another compound.
Edukt
(chemistry) One of the compounds that participates in the chemical reaction that produces another compound.
Vorform
(chemistry) One of the compounds that participates in the chemical reaction that produces another compound.
Vorläuferverbindung
(chemistry) One of the compounds that participates in the chemical reaction that produces another compound.
What does "precursor" mean?
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noun Something or someone that comes before and leads to, or signals, what follows.
"The steam engine was an important precursor to modern industrial machinery."
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precursor in a sentence
- The steam engine was an important precursor to modern industrial machinery.
- Dark clouds are often a precursor to a storm.
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What is "precursor" in German?
"precursor" in German is Präkursor, Vorläufer, Vorgänger. precursor means: Something or someone that comes before and leads to, or signals, what follows.
How do you use "precursor" in a sentence?
Example: "The steam engine was an important precursor to modern industrial machinery." In German, "precursor" is Präkursor, Vorläufer, Vorgänger.
Are there other ways to say "precursor" in German?
Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "precursor": Präkursor, Vorläufer, Vorgänger, Vorreiter, Wegbereiter, Amtsvorgänger.
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