IELTS Académique (Band 8 et Plus) - Pollution

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

incinérateur, four d'incinération

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

danger biologique

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

boue épaisse, lisier

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

eaux usées, eaux résiduelles

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

effluent

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

suie

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

détritus

a suspension of tiny particles or droplets in the air

aérosol

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

particule, matière particulaire

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

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

retombées, substances radioactive

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

combinaison de protection, vêtement de protection contre les matières dangereuses

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

polyéthylène téréphtalate

not containing lead or other additives harmful to the environment

sans plomb, non plombé

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

amiante, asbeste