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peat in Norwegian

peat in Norwegian is torv, torvjord — peat means dark, partly decomposed plant matter that accumulates in wet bogs, used as fuel and in gardening.

peat in Norwegian

torv
noun
Soil formed of dead but not fully decayed plants found in bog areas, often burned as fuel. [from 14th c.]
torvjord
noun
Soil formed of dead but not fully decayed plants found in bog areas, often burned as fuel. [from 14th c.]

What does "peat" mean?

  1. noun Dark, partly decomposed plant matter that accumulates in wet bogs, used as fuel and in gardening.
    "Some Scotch whiskies get their smoky flavor from malt dried over burning peat."
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peat in a sentence

  • Some Scotch whiskies get their smoky flavor from malt dried over burning peat.
  • Gardeners mix peat into the soil to help it retain moisture.

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What is "peat" in Norwegian?

"peat" in Norwegian is torv, torvjord. peat means: Dark, partly decomposed plant matter that accumulates in wet bogs, used as fuel and in gardening.

How do you use "peat" in a sentence?

Example: "Some Scotch whiskies get their smoky flavor from malt dried over burning peat." In Norwegian, "peat" is torv, torvjord.

Are there other ways to say "peat" in Norwegian?

Yes — Norwegian has 2 translations listed for "peat": torv, torvjord.

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