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Vocabulario para IELTS General (Puntuación 6-7) - Pollution

Aquí, aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la contaminación que son necesarias para el examen IELTS General Training.

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (6-7)
smog
smog
[Sustantivo]

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

smog, esmog

smog, esmog

Ex: On some days , the smog was so dense that schools canceled outdoor activities for the safety of the children .Algunos días, el **smog** era tan denso que las escuelas cancelaron las actividades al aire libre por la seguridad de los niños.
emission
emission
[Sustantivo]

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

emisión, liberación

emisión, liberación

contaminant
contaminant
[Sustantivo]

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

contaminante, impureza

contaminante, impureza

Ex: The cleanup crew worked diligently to remove oil spills from the shoreline , preventing further contamination of the beach with harmful contaminants.El equipo de limpieza trabajó diligentemente para eliminar los derrames de petróleo de la costa, evitando una mayor **contaminación** de la playa con **contaminantes** dañinos.
toxin
toxin
[Sustantivo]

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

toxina

toxina

Ex: Marine biologists monitor shellfish for the presence of toxins, ensuring seafood safety for consumption .Los biólogos marinos monitorean los mariscos para detectar la presencia de **toxinas**, asegurando la seguridad de los mariscos para el consumo.
filth
filth
[Sustantivo]

any substance that is dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant

suciedad, mugre

suciedad, mugre

Ex: The detective carefully sifted through the filth of the crime scene , searching for clues amidst the chaos and disorder .
greenhouse gas
greenhouse gas
[Sustantivo]

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

gas de efecto invernadero, gas invernadero

gas de efecto invernadero, gas invernadero

Ex: Policies aim to reduce the production of greenhouse gases globally .
methane
methane
[Sustantivo]

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

metano, CH4

metano, CH4

Ex: As a potent greenhouse gas , reducing methane emissions is a crucial aspect of global efforts to combat climate change .Como un potente gas de efecto invernadero, reducir las emisiones de **metano** es un aspecto crucial de los esfuerzos globales para combatir el cambio climático.
litter
litter
[Sustantivo]

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

basura, residuos

basura, residuos

Ex: The city fined him for throwing litter out of his car window .La ciudad lo multó por tirar **basura** por la ventana de su auto.
dump
dump
[Sustantivo]

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

vertedero, basurero

vertedero, basurero

Ex: Scavengers sifted through the dump hoping to find scrap metal or usable items .Los **recolectores** rebuscaban en el **vertedero** con la esperanza de encontrar chatarra o artículos utilizables.
oil spill
oil spill
[Sustantivo]

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

Ex: Authorities investigated the cause of the oil spill.
sulfur dioxide
sulfur dioxide
[Sustantivo]

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

dióxido de azufre, anhídrido sulfuroso

dióxido de azufre, anhídrido sulfuroso

Ex: Efforts to improve air quality involve implementing technologies to capture and reduce sulfur dioxide emissions .Los esfuerzos para mejorar la calidad del aire implican la implementación de tecnologías para capturar y reducir las emisiones de **dióxido de azufre**.
acid rain
acid rain
[Sustantivo]

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

lluvia ácida

lluvia ácida

Ex: Students tested rainwater samples from different parts of town to measure the impact of acid rain.Los estudiantes analizaron muestras de agua de lluvia de diferentes partes de la ciudad para medir el impacto de la **lluvia ácida**.
contamination
contamination
[Sustantivo]

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

contaminación

contaminación

Ex: Chemical contamination harmed marine life .La **contaminación** química dañó la vida marina.
chemical
chemical
[Sustantivo]

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

producto químico

producto químico

dioxin
dioxin
[Sustantivo]

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

dioxina, compuesto químico nocivo que contiene cloro

dioxina, compuesto químico nocivo que contiene cloro

Ex: Researchers investigate the long-term effects of dioxin exposure on ecosystems and human health .Los investigadores investigan los efectos a largo plazo de la exposición a la **dioxina** en los ecosistemas y la salud humana.
landfill
landfill
[Sustantivo]

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

basural

basural

Ex: Many communities are working to reduce the amount of waste sent to the landfill.Muchas comunidades están trabajando para reducir la cantidad de residuos enviados al **vertedero**.
fume
fume
[Sustantivo]

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

gas

gas

Ex: Workers were advised to wear masks to avoid inhaling harmful fumes in the laboratory.Se aconsejó a los trabajadores que usaran máscaras para evitar inhalar **humos** nocivos en el laboratorio.
bottle bank
bottle bank
[Sustantivo]

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

banco de botellas, contenedor de reciclaje para botellas de vidrio

banco de botellas, contenedor de reciclaje para botellas de vidrio

Ex: Residents enthusiastically participated in the " Bring One , Take One " initiative , exchanging glass bottles at the bottle bank for reusable containers .Los residentes participaron con entusiasmo en la iniciativa "Trae uno, lleva uno", intercambiando botellas de vidrio en el **banco de botellas** por contenedores reutilizables.
exhaust
exhaust
[Sustantivo]

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

los gases de escape, los humos de escape

los gases de escape, los humos de escape

Ex: Residents raised concerns about the construction site 's impact on air quality due to the heavy machinery 's exhaust.Los residentes expresaron su preocupación por el impacto de la obra en la calidad del aire debido a los **gases de escape** de la maquinaria pesada.
debris
debris
[Sustantivo]

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

escombros, restos

escombros, restos

Ex: The firefighters carefully moved the debris to prevent further collapse .Los bomberos movieron con cuidado los **escombros** para evitar más derrumbes.
pesticide
pesticide
[Sustantivo]

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

pesticida

pesticida

Ex: Excessive use of pesticides can harm beneficial insects and the environment .El uso excesivo de **pesticidas** puede dañar a los insectos beneficiosos y al medio ambiente.
herbicide
herbicide
[Sustantivo]

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

herbicida

herbicida

Ex: Proper application of herbicides is essential to prevent damage to non-target plants and ecosystems .La aplicación adecuada de los **herbicidas** es esencial para prevenir daños a plantas no objetivo y a los ecosistemas.
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