Ademlucht

Ademlucht, meaning "breathing air" in Dutch, is a noun used to describe the air that a person inhales. In everyday and technical use it denotes the ambient air surrounding a person, indoors or outdoors, and its suitability for respiration. The term appears in medical, environmental, and general contexts, including discussions of air quality, respiratory health, and ventilation.

Etymology: The word is formed from adem (breath) and lucht (air), and is part of the Dutch vocabulary for describing atmospheric conditions and respiration.

Composition and characteristics: Standard atmospheric ademlucht consists mainly of nitrogen (about 78%) and oxygen (about 21%), with small amounts of argon, carbon dioxide (~0.04%), neon, helium, and other trace gases. Humidity and temperature affect how ademlucht is experienced. Indoor ademlucht quality depends on ventilation, humidity, particulates, and volatile organic compounds, and is a focus of public health guidelines.

Health and policy: Maintaining healthy ademlucht is important for respiratory health. Poor ademlucht, caused by pollution, dampness, or inadequate ventilation, can worsen conditions such as asthma. Many countries publish standards and monitor indicators related to air quality to protect ademlucht in both outdoor and indoor environments.

See also: Air quality, Indoor air quality, Breathing, Respiration, Ventilation.