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Slovní zásoba pro IELTS Academic (Skóre 6-7) - Pollution

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
smog
smog
[Podstatné jméno]

a combination of smoke and fog that is considered a form of air pollution

smog, znečištěná mlha

smog, znečištěná mlha

Ex: The city's smog was so thick that it reduced visibility, making it difficult for drivers to see the road ahead. 
emission
emission
[Podstatné jméno]

the release of gas, radiation, or other substances into the air or environment

emise, vypouštění

emise, vypouštění

Ex: The car produces less emission than older models. 
contaminant
contaminant
[Podstatné jméno]

a substance or agent that makes something impure or harmful by contact or mixture

kontaminant, znečišťující látka

kontaminant, znečišťující látka

Ex: The factory's wastewater discharge contained contaminants that posed a threat to the nearby river ecosystem. 
toxin
toxin
[Podstatné jméno]

a poisonous substance, especially one produced by living organisms, that can cause harm or illness when introduced into a living organism

toxin

toxin

Ex: The snake's venom contained potent toxins that could be lethal to its prey. 
filth
filth
[Podstatné jméno]

any substance that is dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant

špína, nečistota

špína, nečistota

Ex: The abandoned building was overrun with filth, its floors littered with garbage and its walls coated in layers of grime. 
greenhouse gas
greenhouse gas
[Podstatné jméno]

any type of gas, particularly carbon dioxide, that contributes to global warming by trapping heat

skleníkový plyn, plyn přispívající ke globálnímu oteplování

skleníkový plyn, plyn přispívající ke globálnímu oteplování

Ex: Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas responsible for global warming. 
methane
methane
[Podstatné jméno]

a colorless, odorless, flammable which is the main component of natural gasgas

metan, CH4

metan, CH4

Ex: Livestock, particularly cows, produce methane during digestion, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. 
litter
litter
[Podstatné jméno]

waste such as bottles, papers, etc. that people throw on a sidewalk, park, or other public place

odpadky, smetí

odpadky, smetí

Ex: Please don’t throw litter on the sidewalk—use the bin. 
dump
dump
[Podstatné jméno]

a designated site where garbage and refuse are deposited and often processed

skládka, smetiště

skládka, smetiště

Ex: They hauled the old sofa to the city dump early Saturday morning. 
oil spill
oil spill
[Podstatné jméno]

the accidental or deliberate release of liquid petroleum or its products into the environment, especially into bodies of water, causing ecological damage

únik ropy, únik ropných látek

únik ropy, únik ropných látek

Ex: The oil spill coated the shoreline, harming local wildlife. 
sulfur dioxide
sulfur dioxide
[Podstatné jméno]

a colorless gas emitted from burning sulfur-containing fuels, industrial activities, and volcanic eruptions

oxid siřičitý, sírový anhydrid

oxid siřičitý, sírový anhydrid

Ex: Volcanic eruptions release sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere, affecting air composition and climate. 
acid rain
acid rain
[Podstatné jméno]

rain containing a great deal of acidic chemicals, caused by air pollution, which can harm the environment

kyselý déšť, kyselé srážky

kyselý déšť, kyselé srážky

Ex: The once-clear mountain stream turned murky after years of acid rain falling on its watershed. 
contamination
contamination
[Podstatné jméno]

the act or process of making a substance or place dirty or polluted, especially by dangerous substances

kontaminace, znečištění

kontaminace, znečištění

Ex: Water contamination poses serious health risks. 
chemical
chemical
[Podstatné jméno]

a substance or compound produced or used in a process involving chemistry

chemický

chemický

dioxin
dioxin
[Podstatné jméno]

a harmful chemical compound containing chlorine, often produced as an industrial byproduct with adverse environmental and health effects

dioxin, škodlivá chemická sloučenina obsahující chlor

dioxin, škodlivá chemická sloučenina obsahující chlor

Ex: The accidental release of dioxin from a factory raised concerns about its impact on local water sources and wildlife. 
landfill
landfill
[Podstatné jméno]

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

skládka, skládka odpadu

skládka, skládka odpadu

Ex: The city opened a new landfill to accommodate its growing waste management needs. 
fume
fume
[Podstatné jméno]

smoke or gas that has a sharp smell or is harmful if inhaled

kouř, pára

kouř, pára

Ex: The factory released toxic fumes that posed a health risk to nearby residents. 
bottle bank
bottle bank
[Podstatné jméno]

a collection point or recycling container specifically designed for the deposit and recycling of glass bottles

bank na lahve, kontejner na recyklaci skleněných lahví

bank na lahve, kontejner na recyklaci skleněných lahví

Ex: After the picnic, they made a conscious effort to deposit their empty glass bottles in the nearby bottle bank for recycling. 
exhaust
exhaust
[Podstatné jméno]

the waste gases or air expelled from an engine, furnace, or other machinery

výfukové plyny, výfukové výpary

výfukové plyny, výfukové výpary

Ex: The cyclist pedaled behind the bus, trying to avoid inhaling the exhaust fumes in heavy traffic. 
debris
debris
[Podstatné jméno]

the scattered pieces of waste, remains, or broken objects, often left after destruction or an accident

trosky, sutiny

trosky, sutiny

Ex: The hurricane left debris scattered across the streets. 
pesticide
pesticide
[Podstatné jméno]

a type of chemical substance that is used for killing insects or small animals that damage food or crops

pesticid, insekticid

pesticid, insekticid

Ex: The farmer applied pesticide to protect his crops from harmful insects. 
herbicide
herbicide
[Podstatné jméno]

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

herbicid

herbicid

Ex: Farmers use herbicides to control weeds and improve crop yields. 
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