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Vocabulario para IELTS General (Puntuación 8-9) - 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 (8-9)
incinerator
incinerator
[Sustantivo]

a waste treatment process that involves the combustion of substances contained in waste materials

incinerador, quemador de residuos

incinerador, quemador de residuos

Ex: The incinerator in the power plant contributes to electricity generation by burning coal and other combustible materials .El **incinerador** en la planta de energía contribuye a la generación de electricidad quemando carbón y otros materiales combustibles.
biohazard
biohazard
[Sustantivo]

a risk to human health or to the environment caused by a biological source, especially microorganisms

riesgo biológico

riesgo biológico

Ex: Biohazard warning signs were posted around the contaminated area to alert people of the potential danger from biological sources .Se colocaron letreros de advertencia de **riesgo biológico** alrededor del área contaminada para alertar a las personas del peligro potencial de fuentes biológicas.
sludge
sludge
[Sustantivo]

the semi-solid residue produced during sewage or wastewater treatment

Ex: The facility processes tons of sludge daily .
sewage
sewage
[Sustantivo]

the waste water and other liquid waste from homes, businesses, and factories, usually carried away through pipes and treated

aguas residuales,  alcantarillado

aguas residuales, alcantarillado

Ex: Improper handling of sewage can lead to the spread of diseases .El manejo inadecuado de las **aguas residuales** puede llevar a la propagación de enfermedades.
effluent
effluent
[Sustantivo]

liquid waste or sewage discharged into rivers, lakes, or the sea

efluente

efluente

Ex: The effluent from agricultural fields , rich in fertilizers and pesticides , often finds its way into nearby streams , causing pollution and ecosystem imbalances .**El efluente** de los campos agrícolas, rico en fertilizantes y pesticidas, a menudo llega a los arroyos cercanos, causando contaminación y desequilibrios en el ecosistema.
soot
soot
[Sustantivo]

a black powdery substance produced by burning materials like wood or coal

hollín, carbonilla

hollín, carbonilla

Ex: Historic buildings may undergo periodic cleaning to remove accumulated soot from their facades .Los edificios históricos pueden someterse a una limpieza periódica para eliminar el **hollín** acumulado en sus fachadas.
detritus
detritus
[Sustantivo]

waste or debris produced by the disintegration or decomposition of organic or inorganic matter

restos

restos

Ex: Cleanup efforts focused on removing detritus from the riverbanks to restore the natural habitat .Los esfuerzos de limpieza se centraron en eliminar los **detritos** de las orillas del río para restaurar el hábitat natural.
aerosol
aerosol
[Sustantivo]

a suspension of fine solid or liquid particles dispersed in a gas

aerosol

aerosol

Ex: Aerosols from industrial emissions can travel long distances .
particulate
particulate
[Sustantivo]

a small, discrete particle or substance, especially one suspended in air, such as dust, pollen, or soot

partícula, materia particulada

partícula, materia particulada

Ex: The industrial process includes filters to trap particulates before releasing exhaust into the environment .El proceso industrial incluye filtros para atrapar **partículas** antes de liberar los gases de escape al medio ambiente.
catalytic converter

a device in a vehicle's exhaust system that reduces the emission of harmful pollutants by promoting chemical reactions that convert them into less harmful substances

convertidor catalítico, catalizador

convertidor catalítico, catalizador

Ex: Hybrid vehicles often use advanced catalytic converters to further minimize their environmental impact .Los vehículos híbridos suelen utilizar **convertidores catalíticos** avanzados para minimizar aún más su impacto ambiental.
fallout
fallout
[Sustantivo]

airborne particles, such as dust or debris, that settle after a nuclear explosion or similar event

lluvia radiactiva, precipitación radiactiva

lluvia radiactiva, precipitación radiactiva

Ex: The military conducted studies on the behavior of fallout particles to better understand their dispersion .El ejército realizó estudios sobre el comportamiento de las partículas de **lluvia radiactiva** para comprender mejor su dispersión.
hazmat suit
hazmat suit
[Sustantivo]

a protective garment worn by workers to safeguard against exposure to hazardous substances or environments

traje hazmat, traje de protección hazmat

traje hazmat, traje de protección hazmat

Ex: Cleanup crews in hazmat suits worked diligently to decontaminate the site after the chemical spill , ensuring no traces of the hazardous material remained .Los equipos de limpieza con **trajes hazmat** trabajaron diligentemente para descontaminar el sitio después del derrame químico, asegurando que no quedaran rastros del material peligroso.
polyethylene terephthalate

a durable and lightweight plastic widely used for making bottles and food containers due to its strength and recyclability

tereftalato de polietileno, PET

tereftalato de polietileno, PET

Ex: Polyethylene terephthalate can be identified by the number " 1 " in the recycling symbol , indicating that it is accepted by most curbside recycling programs .El **tereftalato de polietileno** puede identificarse por el número "1" en el símbolo de reciclaje, lo que indica que es aceptado por la mayoría de los programas de reciclaje en la acera.
asbestos
asbestos
[Sustantivo]

a soft greyish substance that is resistant to fire and heat and was previously used in the buildings, clothing, etc.

asbesto

asbesto

Ex: Asbestos was once widely used for its fire-resistant properties , but its use has been largely banned due to serious health concerns .El **amianto** fue ampliamente utilizado por sus propiedades resistentes al fuego, pero su uso ha sido prohibido en gran parte debido a graves preocupaciones de salud.
unleaded
unleaded
[Adjetivo]

not containing lead

Ex: Many countries have phased out leaded fuel in favor of unleaded.
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