Entrenamiento General IELTS (Banda 6-7) - contaminación

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

emisión

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

contaminante

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

toxina

any substance that is dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant

inmundicia

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

gas de efecto invernadero

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

metano

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

camada

a place where unwanted waste or garbage is disposed of

basurero

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

Derrame de petróleo

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

dióxido de azufre

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

lluvia ácida

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

contaminación

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

producto químico

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

dioxina

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

basural

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

gas

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

contenedor del vidrio

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

escape

the scattered fragments or remains of something that has been broken, destroyed, or discarded, typically resulting from a natural disaster, accident, or wreckage

escombros

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

pesticida

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

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