English-German translation for "floodgate"

"floodgate" German translation

floodgate
noun | Substantiv s

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Schleuse
  • Schleuse(ntorneuter | Neutrum n)feminine | Femininum f
    floodgate engineering | TechnikTECH
    floodgate engineering | TechnikTECH
Wenn das EP dem Bericht zustimmt, dann droht ein ethischer Dammbruch.
If Parliament approves this report, the ethical floodgates will come under intense pressure.
Source: Europarl
Die Selektion von Embryonen wäre ein großer ethischer Dammbruch.
The selection of embryos would represent an opening of the ethical floodgates.
Source: Europarl
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