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Seznam Slovíček Úrovně C2 - Přírodní jevy a znečištění

Zde se naučíte všechna základní slova pro mluvení o přírodních jevech a znečištění, shromážděná speciálně pro studenty úrovně C2.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
calamity
[Podstatné jméno]

an event causing great and often sudden damage, distress, or destruction

katastrofa, neštěstí

katastrofa, neštěstí

Ex: The dam 's failure resulted in calamity, with a massive flood sweeping through the downstream areas .
cataclysm
[Podstatné jméno]

a sudden, violent natural disaster that drastically alters the earth's landscape

kataklyzma, pohroma

kataklyzma, pohroma

Ex: Landslides and rock avalanches are examples of relatively common cataclysms that can develop with little warning .
ravage
[Podstatné jméno]

action that breeds severe damage or destruction

hromadné ničení, zpustošení

hromadné ničení, zpustošení

Ex: The invasive species caused ravage of local ecosystems , impacting native flora and fauna .
conflagration
[Podstatné jméno]

an extremely intense and destructive fire

mohutný požár, velký požár

mohutný požár, velký požár

Ex: The museum 's archives were tragically lost in conflagration, erasing invaluable historical documents and artifacts .
scourge
[Podstatné jméno]

a cause of widespread suffering or affliction

ránu, mor

ránu, mor

Ex: Tsunamis are a scourge for coastal populations , causing immense destruction with their powerful waves .
aftershock
[Podstatné jméno]

a smaller earthquake or tremor that follows the main shock of a seismic event

doplňkový otřes, pozemní otřes

doplňkový otřes, pozemní otřes

Ex: Residents experienced anxiety aftershocks continued to shake the area , prompting some to seek temporary shelter .
temblor
[Podstatné jméno]

an earthquake caused by underground movement or volcanic activity

zemětřesení, tragický otřes

zemětřesení, tragický otřes

Ex: The school conducted earthquake drills to ensure students knew what to do in the event of temblor.
deluge
[Podstatné jméno]

a sudden and heavy rainfall

povodeň, proudění deště

povodeň, proudění deště

Ex: The weather forecast warned of an deluge, urging residents to prepare for potential flooding and power outages .
salvage
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of saving or rescuing a ship or its cargo from loss, damage, or destruction

záchrana, vyzvednutí

záchrana, vyzvednutí

Ex: salvage operation successfully recovered the cargo from the grounded ship , preventing environmental damage .
epicenter
[Podstatné jméno]

the point on the surface of the earth vertically above the focus of an earthquake where its effects are felt most strongly

epicentrum, ohnisko zemětřesení

epicentrum, ohnisko zemětřesení

Ex: During the pandemic , the city became epicenter of the outbreak , with hospitals struggling to manage the influx of patients .
waterspout
[Podstatné jméno]

a tornado occurring over a body of water, characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud filled with water droplets or spray

větrná smršť, vodní spout

větrná smršť, vodní spout

Ex: Residents along the waterfront observed waterspout moving towards the shore , causing momentary concern .
incinerator
[Podstatné jméno]

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

incinerátor, spalovna

incinerátor, spalovna

Ex: incinerator in the power plant contributes to electricity generation by burning coal and other combustible materials .
biohazard
[Podstatné jméno]

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

biologická hrozba, biohazard

biologická hrozba, biohazard

Ex: Biohazard warning signs were posted around the contaminated area to alert people of the potential danger from biological sources .
sludge
[Podstatné jméno]

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

kal, usazenina

kal, usazenina

Ex: Efforts to clean the oil spill involved specialized equipment to skim sludge off the water surface .
soot
[Podstatné jméno]

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

saz, dehet

saz, dehet

Ex: Historic buildings may undergo periodic cleaning to remove soot from their facades .
effluent
[Podstatné jméno]

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

vypouštěné odpadní vody, odpadní vody

vypouštěné odpadní vody, odpadní vody

Ex: effluent from agricultural fields , rich in fertilizers and pesticides , often finds its way into nearby streams , causing pollution and ecosystem imbalances .
detritus
[Podstatné jméno]

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

zbytky, odpad

zbytky, odpad

Ex: Cleanup efforts focused on detritus from the riverbanks to restore the natural habitat .
polyethylene terephthalate
[Podstatné jméno]

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

polyethylentereftalát, PET (polyethylentereftalát)

polyethylentereftalát, PET (polyethylentereftalát)

Ex: Polyethylene terephthalate can be identified by the number " 1 " in the recycling symbol , indicating that it is accepted by most curbside recycling programs .
hazmat suit
[Podstatné jméno]

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

ochranný oděv, hazmat skafandr

ochranný oděv, hazmat skafandr

Ex: Cleanup crews hazmat suits worked diligently to decontaminate the site after the chemical spill , ensuring no traces of the hazardous material remained .
fallout
[Podstatné jméno]

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

radioaktivní spad, padající částice

radioaktivní spad, padající částice

Ex: The military conducted studies on the behavior fallout particles to better understand their dispersion .
asbestos
[Podstatné jméno]

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

asbest, azbest

asbest, azbest

Ex: Asbestos was once widely used for its fire-resistant properties , but its use has been largely banned due to serious health concerns .
aerosol
[Podstatné jméno]

a suspension of tiny particles or droplets in the air

aerosol, aerosolová suspenze

aerosol, aerosolová suspenze

Ex: During the allergy season , many people suffer from symptoms triggered aerosol particles like pollen and mold spores .
particulate
[Podstatné jméno]

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

částice, prašnost

částice, prašnost

Ex: The industrial process includes filters to particulates before releasing exhaust into the environment .
catalytic converter
[Podstatné jméno]

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

katalyzátor, katalytický konvertor

Ex: Hybrid vehicles often use catalytic converters to further minimize their environmental impact .
unleaded
[Přídavné jméno]

not containing lead or other additives harmful to the environment

nezávadný, bezolovnatý

nezávadný, bezolovnatý

Ex: The automotive industry transitioned unleaded fuel to accommodate the use of catalytic converters in vehicles .
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