Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Polusi, Limbah & Dampak Manusia

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carbon-neutral

[Adjektiva]

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

netral karbon, emisi nol bersih

Ex: Carbon-neutral buildings use sustainable materials and energy-efficient designs to minimize environmental impact .Bangunan **bebas karbon** menggunakan bahan berkelanjutan dan desain hemat energi untuk meminimalkan dampak lingkungan.

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zero-emission

[Adjektiva]

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

nol emisi, tanpa emisi

Ex: Investing in zero-emission technology is crucial for reducing carbon footprints and combating climate change .Berinvestasi dalam teknologi **nol emisi** sangat penting untuk mengurangi jejak karbon dan memerangi perubahan iklim.

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to contaminate

[kata kerja]

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

mencemari, mengontaminasi

Ex: Oil spills can contaminate beaches and marine ecosystems , causing extensive environmental damage .Tumpahan minyak dapat **mencemari** pantai dan ekosistem laut, menyebabkan kerusakan lingkungan yang luas.

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to dump

[kata kerja]

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

membuang, membuang sembarangan

Ex: They dumped the leftover food into the compost bin .Mereka **membuang** sisa makanan ke dalam tempat kompos.

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disposal

[Kata benda]

the act of getting rid of waste material

pembuangan, pengelolaan limbah

Ex: The landfill site is designated for the disposal of non-recyclable materials .Tempat pembuangan sampah ditetapkan untuk **pembuangan** bahan yang tidak dapat didaur ulang.

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dumper

[Kata benda]

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

dumper, truk pembuang

Ex: The company invested in a fleet of dumpers to handle large-scale earthmoving projects .Perusahaan menginvestasikan dalam armada **dumper** untuk menangani proyek penggalian tanah skala besar.

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logging

[Kata benda]

the act of cutting down trees to use their wood

penebangan pohon, penggundulan hutan

Ex: The government imposed restrictions on logging to protect endangered species and their habitats.Pemerintah memberlakukan pembatasan pada **penebangan pohon** untuk melindungi spesies yang terancam punah dan habitatnya.

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carbon monoxide

[Kata benda]

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

karbon monoksida, oksida karbon

Ex: Carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms include headache, dizziness, and nausea.Gejala keracunan **karbon monoksida** termasuk sakit kepala, pusing, dan mual.

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microplastic

[Kata benda]

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

mikroplastik, partikel plastik mikroskopis

Ex: Consumer awareness about reducing plastic waste is crucial in preventing the accumulation of microplastics in the environment .Kesadaran konsumen tentang mengurangi limbah plastik sangat penting dalam mencegah akumulasi **mikroplastik** di lingkungan.

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herbicide

[Kata benda]

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

herbisida

Ex: Proper application of herbicides is essential to prevent damage to non-target plants and ecosystems .Aplikasi yang tepat dari **herbisida** sangat penting untuk mencegah kerusakan pada tanaman non-target dan ekosistem.

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pollutant

[Kata benda]

any substance that is harmful to the environment

polutan, zat pencemar

Ex: Governments worldwide are working together to address global pollutants through international agreements .Pemerintah di seluruh dunia bekerja sama untuk mengatasi **polutan** global melalui perjanjian internasional.

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acid rain

[Kata benda]

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

hujan asam, curah hujan asam

Ex: Students tested rainwater samples from different parts of town to measure the impact of acid rain.Para siswa menguji sampel air hujan dari berbagai bagian kota untuk mengukur dampak **hujan asam**.

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to leach

[kata kerja]

to extract or wash out soluble substances from a material by passing a liquid through it

melindi, mencuci

Ex: Vinegar can leach mineral deposits from old kettles when boiled inside them .Cuka dapat **melindi** endapan mineral dari ketel tua saat direbus di dalamnya.

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consumption

[Kata benda]

the act of using up something, such as resources, energy, or materials

Ex: Due to the new green initiatives , there 's been a reduction in fuel consumption in the city .

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exhaust fumes

[Kata benda]

waste gases expelled from an internal-combustion engine, containing pollutants that degrade air quality

asap knalpot, gas buang

Ex: Studies link long-term exposure to vehicle exhaust fumes with respiratory ailments .Studi menghubungkan paparan jangka panjang terhadap **asap knalpot** kendaraan dengan penyakit pernapasan.

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smog

[Kata benda]

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

asap kabut, kabut polusi

Ex: On some days , the smog was so dense that schools canceled outdoor activities for the safety of the children .Di beberapa hari, **kabut asap** begitu pekat sehingga sekolah membatalkan kegiatan luar ruangan untuk keselamatan anak-anak.

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oil spill

[Kata benda]

the accidental or deliberate release of liquid petroleum or its products into the environment, especially into bodies of water, causing ecological damage

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carbon footprint

[Kata benda]

the amount of carbon dioxide that an organization or person releases into the atmosphere

jejak karbon, dampak karbon

Ex: The company is working to reduce its carbon footprint by switching to renewable energy .Perusahaan sedang berupaya mengurangi **jejak karbon** dengan beralih ke energi terbarukan.

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