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Vocabulario para IELTS (Académico) - Energía y Combustible

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre energía y combustible, como "biomass", "renewable", "radiation", etc. que se necesitan para el examen IELTS.

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Words for Academic IELTS
biomass
biomass
[Sustantivo]

animal or plant substances or other organic matter that is used as a source of fuel

biomasa

biomasa

to burn
to burn
[Verbo]

to consume fuel for the production of heat or energy

quemar

quemar

Ex: They burn wood in the fireplace to keep warm during the winter months. 

Ellos queman madera en la chimenea para mantenerse calientes durante los meses de invierno.

capacity
capacity
[Sustantivo]

the ability or power to achieve something or develop into a certain state in the future

capacidad

capacidad

Ex: Her artistic capacity was evident in the intricate sculptures she created as a child. 

Su capacidad artística era evidente en las intrincadas esculturas que creó de niña.

coal-fired
coal-fired
[Adjetivo]

operated or produced by the use of coal as fuel

a carbón

a carbón

energy
energy
[Sustantivo]

(physics) a source of power that is required to do any work that may exist in potential, kinetic, thermal and other forms

energía

energía

Ex: Kinetic energy is highest when an object is at its maximum speed. 

La energía cinética es más alta cuando un objeto está a su velocidad máxima.

fossil fuel
fossil fuel
[Sustantivo]

a fuel that is found in nature and obtained from the remains of plants and animals that died millions of years ago, such as coal and gas

combustible fósil

combustible fósil

Ex: Fossil fuels are a major source of global energy production. 

Los combustibles fósiles son una fuente importante de producción de energía global.

green
green
[Adjetivo]

(of a substance or product) causing no harm to the environment

verde

verde

Ex: The green technology used in the new cars helps reduce overall emissions. 

La tecnología verde utilizada en los nuevos automóviles ayuda a reducir las emisiones generales.

power
power
[Sustantivo]

the energy that is obtained through different means, such as electrical or solar, to operate different equipment or machines

energía eléctrica

energía eléctrica

Ex: The power plant supplies electricity to the entire city. 

La planta de energía suministra electricidad a toda la ciudad.

renewable
renewable
[Adjetivo]

(of a resource, energy, etc.) naturally restored as fast as or faster than they are used up

renovable

renovable

Ex: Hydropower, generated from flowing water, is a renewable energy source used for electricity generation. 

La energía hidroeléctrica, generada a partir del agua fluyente, es una fuente de energía renovable utilizada para la generación de electricidad.

solar energy
solar energy
[Sustantivo]

power that is obtained from the sun in the form of electrical energy

energía solar

energía solar

Ex: The desert is an ideal location for generating solar energy due to its constant sunlight. 

El desierto es un lugar ideal para generar energía solar debido a su constante luz solar.

solar panel
solar panel
[Sustantivo]

a piece of equipment, usually placed on a roof, that absorbs the energy of sun and uses it to produce electricity or heat

panel solar

panel solar

Ex: The solar panel system provides enough power for the entire house. 

El sistema de panel solar proporciona suficiente energía para toda la casa.

solid
solid
[Adjetivo]

firm and stable in form, not like a gas or liquid

sólido

sólido

Ex: The statue was carved from solid marble, giving it a timeless quality. 

La estatua fue tallada en mármol sólido, lo que le da una calidad atemporal.

steam
steam
[Sustantivo]

the hot gas produced when water is heated to the boiling point

vapor

vapor

Ex: She carefully avoided the steam coming from the pot as she opened the lid. 

Ella evitó cuidadosamente el vapor que salía de la olla al abrir la tapa.

atomic energy
atomic energy
[Sustantivo]

a clean and powerful energy that is obtained by splitting atoms, which then can be used to produce heat, electricity, etc.

energía atómica

energía atómica

Ex: Atomic energy can generate large amounts of power with little fuel. 

La energía atómica puede generar grandes cantidades de energía con poco combustible.

core
core
[Sustantivo]

the central part of Earth, or any other planet

centro, núcleo

centro, núcleo

Ex: The core of Mars is believed to be largely composed of iron, though it's cooler than Earth's. 

Se cree que el núcleo de Marte está compuesto en gran parte de hierro, aunque es más frío que el de la Tierra.

fusion
fusion
[Sustantivo]

(physics) a nuclear reaction by which the nuclei of atoms combine and form a heavier nucleus, producing nuclear energy

fusión

fusión

Ex: Fusion reactors require temperatures exceeding 100 million ° C. 

Los reactores de fusión requieren temperaturas superiores a 100 millones de °C.

meltdown
meltdown
[Sustantivo]

the accident in which the core of a nuclear reactor fails to operate and the fuel melts the container releasing an alarming level of radiation

fusión accidental del núcleo de un reactor

fusión accidental del núcleo de un reactor

nuclear reactor
nuclear reactor
[Sustantivo]

(physics) a structure that harnesses the energy produced from a nuclear reaction and converts it into electricity

reactor nuclear

reactor nuclear

radiation
radiation
[Sustantivo]

energy transmitted through space or matter in the form of waves or particles

radiación

radiación

Ex: Ultraviolet radiation can damage the skin. 

La radiación ultravioleta puede dañar la piel.

radioactive waste
radioactive waste
[Sustantivo]

the dangerous and radioactive byproduct of a nuclear reaction

desechos radiactivos

desechos radiactivos

smokeless
smokeless
[Adjetivo]

able to burn with little or no smoke

sin humo

sin humo

to blaze
to blaze
[Verbo]

to burn in a very bright and strong flame

arder

arder

Ex: The torches blazed as the procession made its way through the streets. 

Las antorchas ardían mientras la procesión avanzaba por las calles.

to flame
to flame
[Verbo]

to burn brightly in a hot gas

llamear

llamear

Ex: The torches flamed as the procession made its way through the streets. 

Las antorchas flameaban mientras la procesión avanzaba por las calles.

to ignite
to ignite
[Verbo]

to cause something to catch fire

encender

encender

Ex: The match ignited the tinder, starting the campfire. 

La cerilla encendió la yesca, iniciando la fogata.

to strike
to strike
[Verbo]

to make a fire or spark while two surfaces are rubbed against each other

encender

encender

Ex: The survivalist struck his knife against a ferro rod to ignite dry tinder. 

El survivalista golpeó su cuchillo contra una barra de ferro para encender yesca seca.

diesel
diesel
[Sustantivo]

an engine that uses compression ignition system to burn a type of heavy oil as fuel

diésel

diésel

petrol
petrol
[Sustantivo]

a liquid fuel that is used in internal combustion engines such as car engines, etc.

gasolina

gasolina

Ex: The price of petrol has risen significantly this month. 

El precio de la gasolina ha subido significativamente este mes.

blackout
blackout
[Sustantivo]

a complete loss of electricity in a specific area

apagón

apagón

Ex: A massive blackout affected the entire region after the earthquake. 

Un apagón masivo afectó a toda la región después del terremoto.

current
current
[Sustantivo]

a flow of electricity resulted from the movement of electrically charged particles in a direction

corriente

corriente

Ex: Solar panels convert sunlight into electrical current by moving charged particles within the cells. 

Los paneles solares convierten la luz solar en corriente eléctrica moviendo partículas cargadas dentro de las celdas.

electricity
electricity
[Sustantivo]

a source of power used for lighting, heating, and operating machines

electricidad

electricidad

Ex: Power plants generate electricity that is distributed to homes and businesses. 

Las centrales eléctricas generan electricidad que se distribuye a hogares y negocios.

bioenergy
bioenergy
[Sustantivo]

a form of energy that is produced from organic or biological sources, which can be naturally replaced

bioenergía

bioenergía

biogas
biogas
[Sustantivo]

a gas, especially methane, that is produced as a result of the decomposition of animal or plant remains, which is used as fuel

biogás

biogás

Ex: The production of biogas from agricultural residues not only generates energy but also helps manage waste more effectively. 

La producción de biogás a partir de residuos agrícolas no solo genera energía sino que también ayuda a gestionar los residuos de manera más efectiva.

hydropower
hydropower
[Sustantivo]

energy that is generated from the force of running water

energía hidroeléctrica

energía hidroeléctrica

green energy
green energy
[Sustantivo]

energy that is produced using renewable, environmentally friendly sources, such as wind, solar, or hydroelectric power

energía verde

energía verde

Ex: Many countries are shifting from fossil fuels to green energy sources. 

Muchos países están pasando de los combustibles fósiles a las fuentes de energía verde.

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