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Lista de Palabras Nivel C1 - Medio Ambiente

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre el medio ambiente, como "compost", "refine", "disposal", etc. preparadas para estudiantes de C1.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
biodegradable
biodegradable
[Adjetivo]

(of an object) able to be broken down by living organisms such as bacteria, which is then safe for the environment

biodegradable

biodegradable

Ex: Biodegradable food waste can be composted and turned into nutrient-rich soil. 
carbon-neutral
carbon-neutral
[Adjetivo]

describing a state in which the carbon dioxide emission reaches zero or there is a balance between the amount of carbon dioxide emitted and absorbed

neutral en carbono

neutral en carbono

Ex: The company committed to becoming carbon-neutral by 2030, reducing its greenhouse gas emissions to zero. 
zero-emission
zero-emission
[Adjetivo]

(of a vehicle) not producing gases harmful to the environment

sin emisiones

sin emisiones

Ex: Electric vehicles are considered zero-emission because they do not produce tailpipe emissions. 
crude
crude
[Adjetivo]

(of natural substances such as oil) unprocessed and in raw form

crudo

crudo

Ex: The refinery processes crude oil into various petroleum products like gasoline and diesel. 
ecological
ecological
[Adjetivo]

related to the connection between animals, plants, and humans and their environment

ecológico

ecológico

Ex: Ecological conservation efforts aim to protect biodiversity and preserve natural habitats. 
radioactive
radioactive
[Adjetivo]

containing or relating to a dangerous form of energy produced by nuclear reactions

radioactivo

radioactivo

Ex: Radioactive isotopes are used in medical imaging for diagnostic purposes. 
free-range
free-range
[Adjetivo]

related to a type of farming in which animals and birds can move around and eat freely, instead of being kept in a limited area

de corral

de corral

Ex: The farm raises chickens in a free-range environment where they can roam freely and forage for food. 
to contaminate

to make a place, substance, etc. dirty or harmful by adding dangerous material

contaminar

contaminar

Ex: The factory's discharge pipes contaminated the river with toxic chemicals. 
to compost
to compost
[Verbo]

to make decayed leaves, plants, or other organic waste into a mixture that can improve the soil's quality to help plants grow more quickly

convertir en abono

convertir en abono

Ex: She composts kitchen scraps and yard waste to create nutrient-rich soil for her garden. 
to dump
to dump
[Verbo]

to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

tirar

tirar

Ex: Instead of recycling, some businesses opt to dump electronic waste in landfills. 
to refine
to refine
[Verbo]

to remove unwanted or harmful substances from another substance

refinar

refinar

Ex: The water treatment plant uses filtration methods to refine drinking water and remove contaminants. 
to reuse
to reuse
[Verbo]

to use something once more, usually for a different purpose

reutilizar

reutilizar

Ex: She decided to reuse old jars as containers for her homemade jams. 
conservationist
conservationist
[Sustantivo]

someone who makes efforts to protect the environment and wildlife from any type of harm

conservacionista

conservacionista

Ex: The conservationist worked tirelessly to protect endangered species and their habitats. 
eco-anxiety
eco-anxiety
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of great worry regarding the current and future state of the environment threatened by humans

ecoansiedad

ecoansiedad

Ex: Many young people today experience eco-anxiety due to concerns about climate change and environmental degradation. 
disposal
disposal
[Sustantivo]

the act of getting rid of waste material

eliminación, desecho

eliminación, desecho

Ex: Proper disposal of hazardous waste is crucial to protect the environment and human health. 
dumper
dumper
[Sustantivo]

a truck with a container that can be elevated to unload waste material

volquete

volquete

Ex: The construction site used a dumper to transport gravel and sand across the site. 
tanker
tanker
[Sustantivo]

a ship, aircraft, or road vehicle for carrying liquids, particularly crude oil or gas in large quantities

buque cisterna, petrolero

buque cisterna, petrolero

Ex: The tanker ship transported crude oil across the ocean to refineries. 
logging
logging
[Sustantivo]

the act of cutting down trees to use their wood

explotación forestal, tala

explotación forestal, tala

Ex: Logging in the area has led to widespread deforestation and loss of biodiversity. 
carbon monoxide
carbon monoxide
[Sustantivo]

an odorless, colorless, and poisonous gas that is produced from the burning of fossil fuels, which proves lethal in some cases

monóxido de carbono

monóxido de carbono

Ex: Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that is produced by incomplete combustion of fossil fuels. 
microplastic
microplastic
[Sustantivo]

very small plastic pieces in the environment that originate from personal care products, clothing, etc. and the degradation of other plastic products

microplástico

microplástico

Ex: Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic less than 5 millimeters in size that pollute the environment. 
pylon
pylon
[Sustantivo]

a tall metal structure used for carrying high-voltage power lines above the ground

torre de alta tensión

torre de alta tensión

Ex: The transmission lines were supported by tall pylons across the countryside. 
reactor
reactor
[Sustantivo]

a large machine or structure used for producing nuclear energy

reactor nuclear

reactor nuclear

Ex: The nuclear reactor generates electricity by harnessing the energy from nuclear fission. 
hydroelectricity
hydroelectricity
[Sustantivo]

electricity that is produced from the power of water

hidroelectricidad

hidroelectricidad

Ex: Hydroelectricity is generated by harnessing the energy of flowing water to spin turbines. 
ozone layer
ozone layer
[Sustantivo]

a layer of gases in the earth's atmosphere that does not let the sun's ultraviolet radiation pass through

capa de ozono

capa de ozono

Ex: The ozone layer is a region of the Earth's stratosphere that absorbs most of the sun's ultraviolet radiation. 
solar cell
solar cell
[Sustantivo]

a device that converts the energy of the sun into electricity

panel solar

panel solar

Ex: A solar cell, also known as a photovoltaic cell, converts sunlight directly into electricity. 
sanctuary
sanctuary
[Sustantivo]

an area for birds and animals to live and to be protected from dangerous conditions and being hunted

reserva

reserva

Ex: The wildlife sanctuary provides a safe habitat for endangered species to thrive. 
toll
toll
[Sustantivo]

the number of people who have died or gotten injured because of a war, natural disaster, pandemic, etc.

número de víctimas, número de muertos

número de víctimas, número de muertos

Ex: The toll from the earthquake rose steadily as rescue teams reached remote villages. 
wildfire
wildfire
[Sustantivo]

a large fire that spreads fast and causes much destruction

fuego incontrolado

fuego incontrolado

Ex: The wildfire spread rapidly through the dry forest due to strong winds. 
tidal wave
tidal wave
[Sustantivo]

a sudden rise of seawater onto the shore driven primarily by strong onshore winds, often compounding the normal tidal cycle

maremoto

maremoto

Ex: Gale-force winds pushed a tidal wave over the seawall, flooding the beachfront boardwalk. 
herbicide
herbicide
[Sustantivo]

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

herbicida

herbicida

Ex: Farmers use herbicides to control weeds and improve crop yields. 
pollutant
pollutant
[Sustantivo]

any substance that is harmful to the environment

contaminante

contaminante

Ex: Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas pollutant emitted from burning fossil fuels. 
to die out
to die out
[Verbo]

to completely disappear or cease to exist

desaparecer

desaparecer

Ex: Some endangered species are at risk of dying out due to habitat loss. 
rot
rot
[Sustantivo]

the process of being destroyed via natural causes

podredumbre, descomposición

podredumbre, descomposición

Ex: The fruit began to show signs of rot after sitting on the kitchen counter for too long. 
oil rig
oil rig
[Sustantivo]

a large facility used for drilling oil or gas from underground or under the sea

torre de perforación, plataforma petrolífera

torre de perforación, plataforma petrolífera

Ex: The oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico extracts crude oil from deep beneath the seabed. 
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