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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Principi Ecologici e Conservazione

Impara il vocabolario avanzato CAE per i principi ecologici e la conservazione, tra cui ecosistemi, biodiversità, habitat, sostenibilità, protezione e gestione ambientale.

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

in a natural or unrefined state before industrial processing

greggio

greggio

Ex: The price of crude oil rose sharply this week. 
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free-range
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. 
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to compost
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
to refine
[Verbo]

to remove unwanted or harmful substances from another substance

raffinare

raffinare

Ex: The water treatment plant uses filtration methods to refine drinking water and remove contaminants. 

L'impianto di trattamento delle acque utilizza metodi di filtrazione per raffinare l'acqua potabile e rimuovere i contaminanti.

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to reuse
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
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
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. 
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sanctuary
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
to die out
[Verbo]

to completely disappear or cease to exist

estinguersi, scomparire del tutto

estinguersi, scomparire del tutto

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
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. 
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extinct
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
habitat
[sostantivo]

the natural environment in which a particular animal, plant, or other organism normally lives or grows

habitat

habitat

Ex: These plants thrive in a dry, rocky habitat. 
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green space
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
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
cultivation
[sostantivo]

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

coltivazione

coltivazione

Ex: Soil quality directly affects the cultivation of vegetables. 

La qualità del suolo influisce direttamente sulla coltivazione degli ortaggi.

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to harvest
to harvest
[Verbo]

to cut, pick, and collect a crop when it is ready

mietere

mietere

Ex: Daniel helps his family harvest their apple crop every autumn. 
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brushwood
brushwood
[sostantivo]

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

ramaglia, sterpi

ramaglia, sterpi

Ex: After pruning the hedges, the landscaper hauled away the brushwood to the compost facility. 

Dopo aver potato le siepi, il paesaggista ha trasportato la legna minuta all'impianto di compostaggio.

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dung
dung
[sostantivo]

the solid waste produced by animals

letame, sterco

letame, sterco

Ex: Scientists analyze bear dung to learn what the bears have been eating. 

Gli scienziati analizzano gli escrementi degli orsi per scoprire cosa hanno mangiato gli orsi.

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shrub
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
straw
[sostantivo]

the dried stalks of cereal crops after the grain has been removed

paglia,  strame

paglia, strame

Ex: The roof of the cottage was traditionally covered with straw. 
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ledge
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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