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C1 Level Wordlist - The Environment

Here you will learn some English words about the environment, such as "compost", "refine", "disposal", etc. prepared for C1 learners.

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biodegradable

(of an object) able to be broken down by living organisms such as bacteria, which is then safe for the environment

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carbon-neutral

describing a state in which the carbon dioxide emission reaches zero or there is a balance between the amount of carbon dioxide emitted and absorbed

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zero-emission

(of a vehicle) not producing gases harmful to the environment

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crude

(of natural substances such as oil) unprocessed and in raw form

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ecological

related to the connection between animals, plants, and humans and their environment

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radioactive

containing or relating to a dangerous form of energy produced by nuclear reactions

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free-range

related to a type of farming in which animals and birds can move around and eat freely, instead of being kept in a limited area

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to contaminate

to make a place, substance, etc. dirty or harmful by adding dangerous material

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to compost

to make decayed leaves, plants, or other organic waste into a mixture that can improve the soil's quality to help plants grow more quickly

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to dump

to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

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to refine

to remove unwanted or harmful substances from another substance

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to reuse

to use something once more, usually for a different purpose

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conservationist

someone who makes efforts to protect the environment and wildlife from any type of harm

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eco-anxiety

a feeling of great worry regarding the current and future state of the environment threatened by humans

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disposal

the act of getting rid of waste material

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dumper

a truck with a container that can be elevated to unload waste material

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tanker

a ship, aircraft, or road vehicle for carrying liquids, particularly crude oil or gas in large quantities

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logging

the act of cutting down trees to use their wood

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carbon monoxide

an odorless, colorless, and poisonous gas that is produced from the burning of fossil fuels, which proves lethal in some cases

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microplastic

very small plastic pieces in the environment that originate from personal care products, clothing, etc. and the degradation of other plastic products

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pylon

a tall metal structure used for carrying high-voltage power lines above the ground

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reactor

a large machine or structure used for producing nuclear energy

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hydroelectricity

electricity that is produced from the power of water

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ozone layer

a layer of gases in the earth's atmosphere that does not let the sun's ultraviolet radiation pass through

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solar cell

a device that converts the energy of the sun into electricity

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sanctuary

an area for birds and animals to live and to be protected from dangerous conditions and being hunted

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toll

the number of people who have died or gotten injured because of a war, natural disaster, pandemic, etc.

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wildfire

a large fire that spreads fast and causes much destruction

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tidal wave

a very large ocean wave caused by a storm or an underwater earthquake that when hits the land causes a lot of destruction

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herbicide

a chemical substance that kills plants, used for destroying plants that are not wanted

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pollutant

any substance that is harmful to the environment

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to die out

to completely disappear or cease to exist

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rot

the process of being destroyed via natural causes

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oil rig

a large facility used for drilling oil or gas from underground or under the sea

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