IELTS Académique (Band 6-7) - Pollution

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

nuage de pollution, smog

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

émission, libération

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

contaminant, polluant

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

toxine, substance toxique

any substance that is dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant

saleté, crasse

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

gaz à effet de serre

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

méthane

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

déchets, ordures

a place where unwanted waste or garbage is disposed of

décharge, dépotoir

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

déversement de pétrole, fuite de pétrole

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

dioxyde de soufre, sulfureux dioxydé

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

pluie acide

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

contamination

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

produit chimique

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

dioxine

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

décharge, centre d’enfouissement des déchets

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

émanations, fumées

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

point de collecte de bouteilles, container de recyclage pour bouteilles en verre

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

gaz d'échappement, fumée d'échappement

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

débris, ruines

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

pesticide

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

herbicide