Guenter:

Have you received what was needed?

general
material
compound
filtrate
distillate
crystal
rubber
glass
thermoplastic
elastomer
thermoset
metal
nonmetal
plastic
mixture
slurry
aggregate - This is often used in hard solids with a particle size
distribution
powder
paste
ceramic
alloy - typically a mixture of metals
composite - like fiberglass/epoxy tennis rackets or Stealth skin
blend - mixture of something
formulation - a mixture of something also but particularly chemical
solutions

fundamental states of matter
solid
liquid
gas
plasma

phase (described as above states of matter)
binary phase diagram - states of matter in temperature versus composition
for a mixture of two materials
ternary phase diagram - states of matter in temperature versus composition
for a mixture of three
                materials

Guenter,

Without knowing the context of the use of the German term, it is difficult
to speculate its meaning and therefore an appropriate answer.  The English
language is replete with common and specific technical terms with and
without German roots.  Could you mention if your question has been
answered?

Thank you,

                        Paul Wilson
        R&D Manager / Plant Chemist

                   Circuit Center, Inc.
                 4738 Gateway Circle
                  Dayton, OH 45440

          Phone (937) 435-2131     Fax (937) 435-7698
            http://www.circuitcenter.com

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