Akademisches IELTS (Band 6-7) - Pollution

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

Smog

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

Emission, Ausstoß

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

Kontaminant, Schadstoff

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

Toxin, giftige Substanz

any substance that is dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant

Schmutz, Dreck

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

Treibhausgas, Treibhausgase

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

Methan

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

Müll, Abfall

a place where unwanted waste or garbage is disposed of

Müllplatz, Deponie

the accidental release of liquid petroleum hydrocarbons into the environment, typically in bodies of water, causing environmental damage and harm to wildlife

Ölverschmutzung, Ölleck

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

Schwefeldioxid, Schwefel(IV)-oxid

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

saurer Regen

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

kontamination, verschmutzung

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

Chemikalie

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

Dioxin

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

Deponie

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

Dämpfe, Rauch

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

Glasflaschencontainer, Recyclingbehälter für Glasflaschen

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

Abgas, Auspuff

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

Trümmer, Abfälle

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

Pestizid, Insektizid

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

Herbizid