Wortschatz für IELTS Academic (Punktzahl 6-7) - Pollution

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

the act of producing or releasing something, especially gas or radiation, into the atmosphere or environment

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

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

any substance that is dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

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

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

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

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

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

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