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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Principi ecologici e conservazione

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
biodegradable
[aggettivo]

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

biodegradabile

biodegradabile

Ex: Certain detergents and cleaning products are formulated with biodegradable ingredients to minimize environmental impact .Alcuni detergenti e prodotti per la pulizia sono formulati con ingredienti **biodegradabili** per minimizzare l'impatto ambientale.
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crude
[aggettivo]

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

greggio

greggio

Ex: The documentary highlighted the environmental impact of crude oil extraction in fragile ecosystems.Il documentario ha evidenziato l'impatto ambientale dell'estrazione di **petrolio greggio** negli ecosistemi fragili.
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free-range
[aggettivo]

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

allevamento all'aperto

allevamento all'aperto

Ex: The supermarket stocks a variety of free-range poultry products to cater to environmentally conscious shoppers .Il supermercato offre una varietà di prodotti avicoli **allevati a terra** per soddisfare i clienti attenti all'ambiente.
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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

convertire in composta

convertire in composta

Ex: Composting coffee grounds and eggshells adds valuable nutrients to the soil .**Compostare** i fondi di caffè e i gusci d'uovo aggiunge nutrienti preziosi al terreno.
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to refine
[Verbo]

to remove unwanted or harmful substances from another substance

raffinare

raffinare

Ex: The oil industry continuously refines crude oil into various usable products .L'industria petrolifera **raffina** continuamente il petrolio greggio in vari prodotti utilizzabili.
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to reuse
[Verbo]

to use something once more, usually for a different purpose

riusare

riusare

Ex: They reused glass bottles as decorative vases for the wedding centerpieces .Hanno **riutilizzato** bottiglie di vetro come vasi decorativi per i centrotavola del matrimonio.
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conservationist
[sostantivo]

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

ambientalista

ambientalista

Ex: The conservationist campaigned successfully to establish wildlife reserves in threatened areas .Il **conservazionista** ha condotto con successo una campagna per istituire riserve naturali in aree minacciate.
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eco-anxiety
[sostantivo]

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

eco-ansia

eco-ansia

Ex: Educators are developing programs to help students cope with eco-anxiety and take positive action for the environment .Gli educatori stanno sviluppando programmi per aiutare gli studenti a far fronte all'**eco-ansia** e ad agire positivamente per l'ambiente.
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sanctuary
[sostantivo]

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

rifugio

rifugio

Ex: Education programs at the sanctuary teach visitors about conservation and the importance of protecting natural habitats.I programmi educativi del **santuario** insegnano ai visitatori la conservazione e l'importanza di proteggere gli habitat naturali.
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to die out
[Verbo]

to completely disappear or cease to exist

estinguersi

estinguersi

Ex: By the end of the century , experts fear that some ecosystems will have died out due to climate change .Entro la fine del secolo, gli esperti temono che alcuni ecosistemi **scompariranno** a causa del cambiamento climatico.
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rot
[sostantivo]

the process of being destroyed via natural causes

putrefazione

putrefazione

Ex: Composting involves the controlled decomposition of organic matter to prevent it from rotting in landfills.Il compostaggio comporta la decomposizione controllata della materia organica per evitare che **marcisca** nelle discariche.
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extinct
[aggettivo]

(of an animal, plant, etc.) not having any living members, either due to natural causes, environmental changes, or human activity

estinto

estinto

Ex: Conservation efforts aim to protect endangered species and prevent them from becoming extinct.Gli sforzi di conservazione mirano a proteggere le specie in via di estinzione e a impedire che diventino **estinte**.
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habitat
[sostantivo]

the place or area in which certain animals, birds, or plants naturally exist, lives, and grows

habitat

habitat

Ex: Cacti are well adapted to the dry habitat of the desert .I cactus sono ben adattati all'**habitat** secco del deserto.
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green space
[sostantivo]

an area of grass, trees, or other vegetation in a town or city, intended for public use or environmental benefit

spazio verde, area verde

spazio verde, area verde

Ex: We had lunch in a small green space near the office.Abbiamo pranzato in un piccolo **spazio verde** vicino all'ufficio.
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eco-friendly
[aggettivo]

referring to products, actions, or practices that are designed to cause minimal harm to the environment

ecologico

ecologico

Ex: They installed eco-friendly solar panels to lower their energy consumption .Hanno installato pannelli solari **ecologici** per ridurre il loro consumo energetico.
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cultivation
[sostantivo]

the practice of preparing and using land for growing crops, especially on a large scale

coltivazione

coltivazione

Ex: He invested in new equipment to improve the cultivation of his fields .
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to harvest
[Verbo]

to cut and collect a crop

mietere

mietere

Ex: He harvests carrots from the garden beds , pulling them from the soil .Lui **raccoglie** carote dalle aiuole, estraendole dal terreno.
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brushwood
[sostantivo]

a collection of small branches, twigs, and other woody offcuts typically used for fuel or kindling

ramaglia, sterpi

ramaglia, sterpi

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dung
[sostantivo]

the solid waste produced by animals

letame, sterco

letame, sterco

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shrub
[sostantivo]

a large woody plant with several main stems emerging from the ground

arbusto, cespuglio

arbusto, cespuglio

Ex: The landscaper suggested adding more shrubs to create a natural border around the lawn .Il paesaggista ha suggerito di aggiungere più **arbusti** per creare un bordo naturale intorno al prato.
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straw
[sostantivo]

the dried stalks of cereal plants after the grain has been removed, used for animal bedding, fodder, thatching, or making woven items such as baskets and hats

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ledge
[sostantivo]

a thin, shelf-like projection extending horizontally from a vertical face such as a wall or cliff

sporgenza, davanzale

sporgenza, davanzale

Ex: Moss and ferns grew in the damp cracks of the cave 's low ledge.Muschi e felci crescevano nelle fessure umide del **ripiano** basso della grotta.
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