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Vocabulaire pour l'IELTS General (Score 8-9) - Pollution

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à la pollution qui sont nécessaires à l'examen IELTS de formation générale.

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (8-9)

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

incinérateur, four incinérateur

incinérateur, four incinérateur

Ex: incinerator in the power plant contributes to electricity generation by burning coal and other combustible materials .

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

danger biologique

danger biologique

Ex: Biohazard warning signs were posted around the contaminated area to alert people of the potential danger from biological sources .
sludge
[nom]

a thick, muddy substance often found at the bottom of liquids, like wastewater or industrial fluids

boues, schlamm

boues, schlamm

Ex: Efforts to clean the oil spill involved specialized equipment to skim sludge off the water surface .
sewage
[nom]

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

eaux usées,  eaux de drainage

eaux usées, eaux de drainage

Ex: Improper handling sewage can lead to the spread of diseases .

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

effluent

effluent

Ex: effluent from agricultural fields , rich in fertilizers and pesticides , often finds its way into nearby streams , causing pollution and ecosystem imbalances .
soot
[nom]

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

suie, noir de fumée

suie, noir de fumée

Ex: Historic buildings may undergo periodic cleaning to remove soot from their facades .

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

détritus

détritus

Ex: Cleanup efforts focused on detritus from the riverbanks to restore the natural habitat .
aerosol
[nom]

a suspension of tiny particles or droplets in the air

aérosol

aérosol

Ex: During the allergy season , many people suffer from symptoms triggered aerosol particles like pollen and mold spores .

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

particule, matière particulaire

particule, matière particulaire

Ex: The industrial process includes filters to particulates before releasing exhaust into the environment .

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

catalyseur, convertisseur catalytique

catalyseur, convertisseur catalytique

Ex: Hybrid vehicles often use catalytic converters to further minimize their environmental impact .
fallout
[nom]

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

retombées, débris radioactifs

retombées, débris radioactifs

Ex: The military conducted studies on the behavior fallout particles to better understand their dispersion .

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

combinaison de protection, habit de protection

combinaison de protection, habit de protection

Ex: Cleanup crews hazmat suits worked diligently to decontaminate the site after the chemical spill , ensuring no traces of the hazardous material remained .

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

polyéthylène téréphtalate, PET (polyéthylène téréphtalate)

polyéthylène téréphtalate, PET (polyéthylène téréphtalate)

Ex: Polyethylene terephthalate can be identified by the number " 1 " in the recycling symbol , indicating that it is accepted by most curbside recycling programs .

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

amiante, asbeste

amiante, asbeste

Ex: Asbestos was once widely used for its fire-resistant properties , but its use has been largely banned due to serious health concerns .
unleaded
[Adjectif]

not containing lead or other additives harmful to the environment

sans plomb, non plombé

sans plomb, non plombé

Ex: The automotive industry transitioned unleaded fuel to accommodate the use of catalytic converters in vehicles .
Vocabulaire pour l'IELTS General (Score 8-9)
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