Akademický IELTS (Pásmo 8 a Výše) - Pollution

a waste treatment process that involves the combustion of substances contained in waste materials

incinerátor, spalovna

a risk to human health or to the environment caused by a biological source, especially microorganisms

biohazard, biologické nebezpečí

a thick, muddy substance often found at the bottom of liquids, like wastewater or industrial fluids

kal, vodu

the waste water and other liquid waste from homes, businesses, and factories, usually carried away through pipes and treated

odpadní voda, kanalizace

liquid waste or sewage discharged into rivers, lakes, or the sea

odpadní voda, emise

a black powdery substance produced by burning materials like wood or coal

saz

waste or debris produced by the disintegration or decomposition of organic or inorganic matter

detrit, odpad

a suspension of tiny particles or droplets in the air

aerosol

a small, discrete particle or substance, especially one suspended in air, such as dust, pollen, or soot

partikule, částice

a device in a vehicle's exhaust system that reduces the emission of harmful pollutants by promoting chemical reactions that convert them into less harmful substances

katalyzátor, katalytický konvertor

airborne particles, such as dust or debris, that settle after a nuclear explosion or similar event

radioaktivní spad, pád částic

a protective garment worn by workers to safeguard against exposure to hazardous substances or environments

ochranný oblek, kyselinový oblek

a durable and lightweight plastic widely used for making bottles and food containers due to its strength and recyclability

polyethylentereftalát

not containing lead or other additives harmful to the environment

bezolovný, neobsahující olovo

a soft greyish substance that is resistant to fire and heat and was previously used in the buildings, clothing, etc.

azbest, teplu odolný minerál