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Vocabolario per IELTS (Accademico) - Energia e combustibile

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi su energia e carburante, come "biomassa", "rinnovabile", "radiazione", ecc., che sono necessarie per l'esame IELTS.

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biomass
biomass
[sostantivo]

animal or plant substances or other organic matter that is used as a source of fuel

biomassa

biomassa

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to burn
to burn
[Verbo]

to consume fuel for the production of heat or energy

bruciare

bruciare

Ex: The engine burns diesel fuel to run the truck's systems. 
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capacity
capacity
[sostantivo]

the ability or power to achieve something or develop into a certain state in the future

capienza

capienza

Ex: The city has the capacity to handle a larger population with the planned infrastructure upgrades. 
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coal-fired
coal-fired
[aggettivo]

operated or produced by the use of coal as fuel

a carbone

a carbone

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energy
energy
[sostantivo]

(physics) a source of power that is required to do any work that may exist in potential, kinetic, thermal and other forms

energia

energia

Ex: Chemical energy stored in batteries powers electronic devices. 
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fossil fuel
fossil fuel
[sostantivo]

a fuel that is found in nature and obtained from the remains of plants and animals that died millions of years ago, such as coal and gas

combustibile fossile

combustibile fossile

Ex: Many cars still rely on fossil fuels like gasoline. 

Molte auto dipendono ancora dai combustibili fossili come la benzina.

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green
green
[aggettivo]

(of a substance or product) causing no harm to the environment

verde

verde

Ex: The green building design includes features such as energy-efficient windows and water-saving fixtures. 
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power
power
[sostantivo]

the energy that is obtained through different means, such as electrical or solar, to operate different equipment or machines

energia

energia

Ex: The computer shut down suddenly due to a power surge. 
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renewable
renewable
[aggettivo]

(of a resource, energy, etc.) naturally restored as fast as or faster than they are used up

rinnovabile

rinnovabile

Ex: Geothermal energy, derived from the heat of the Earth's core, is a renewable source of heat and electricity. 

L'energia geotermica, derivata dal calore del nucleo terrestre, è una fonte rinnovabile di calore ed elettricità.

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solar energy
solar energy
[sostantivo]

power that is obtained from the sun in the form of electrical energy

energia solare

energia solare

Ex: Many countries are investing in solar energy to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. 

Molti paesi stanno investendo nell'energia solare per ridurre la dipendenza dai combustibili fossili.

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solar panel
solar panel
[sostantivo]

a piece of equipment, usually placed on a roof, that absorbs the energy of sun and uses it to produce electricity or heat

pannello solare

pannello solare

Ex: They installed solar panels on the roof to make the building more energy-efficient. 

Hanno installato pannelli solari sul tetto per rendere l'edificio più efficiente dal punto di vista energetico.

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solid
solid
[aggettivo]

firm and stable in form, not like a gas or liquid

solido

solido

Ex: The scientist conducted experiments to turn the liquid into a solid state. 
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steam
steam
[sostantivo]

the hot gas produced when water is heated to the boiling point

vapore

vapore

Ex: In the cold winter air, steam from their breath was visible as they spoke. 
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atomic energy
atomic energy
[sostantivo]

a clean and powerful energy that is obtained by splitting atoms, which then can be used to produce heat, electricity, etc.

energia atomica

energia atomica

Ex: The research lab explores new ways to harness atomic energy efficiently. 

Il laboratorio di ricerca esplora nuovi modi per sfruttare l'energia atomica in modo efficiente.

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core
core
[sostantivo]

the central part of Earth, or any other planet

torsolo

torsolo

Ex: The core of Venus is thought to be similar to Earth's, with a dense, metal-rich center. 
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fusion
fusion
[sostantivo]

a nuclear reaction in which light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus and release energy

fusione

fusione

Ex: Researchers continue to study ways of making fusion commercially practical. 
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meltdown
meltdown
[sostantivo]

the accident in which the core of a nuclear reactor fails to operate and the fuel melts the container releasing an alarming level of radiation

fusione accidentale del nocciolo di un reattore

fusione accidentale del nocciolo di un reattore

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nuclear reactor
nuclear reactor
[sostantivo]

(physics) a device that starts and controls a nuclear reaction to generate electricity or produce new materials

reattore nucleare

reattore nucleare

Ex: The navy's aircraft carrier is powered by two small nuclear reactors on board. 
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radiation
radiation
[sostantivo]

energy emitted or transmitted through space or matter in the form of waves or particles

radiazione

radiazione

Ex: The satellite records radiation emitted by Earth's surface. 
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radioactive waste
radioactive waste
[sostantivo]

the dangerous and radioactive byproduct of a nuclear reaction

scorie radioattive

scorie radioattive

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smokeless
smokeless
[aggettivo]

able to burn with little or no smoke

senza fumo

senza fumo

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to blaze
to blaze
[Verbo]

to burn strongly with bright flames

ardere

ardere

Ex: The dry wood quickly began blazing in the stove. 
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to flame
to flame
[Verbo]

to burn with a visible flame or blaze brightly

fiammeggiare

fiammeggiare

Ex: The fire flamed higher as the wind grew stronger. 
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to ignite
to ignite
[Verbo]

to cause something to catch fire

accendere, prendere fuoco

accendere, prendere fuoco

Ex: Chemical reactions can ignite flammable materials, leading to fires. 

Le reazioni chimiche possono incendiare materiali infiammabili, causando incendi.

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to strike
to strike
[Verbo]

to make a fire or spark while two surfaces are rubbed against each other

scintillare, colpire

scintillare, colpire

Ex: He struck the match repeatedly until a small flame appeared. 
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diesel
diesel
[sostantivo]

an internal-combustion engine in which fuel is ignited by heat produced through air compression

diesel

diesel

Ex: After years of heavy use, the diesel needed a complete rebuild. 
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petrol
petrol
[sostantivo]

a liquid fuel made from petroleum and used mainly in internal-combustion engines

benzina

benzina

Ex: Daniel spilled a little petrol while filling the lawn mower. 
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blackout
blackout
[sostantivo]

a complete loss of electricity in a specific area

interruzione della corrente elettrica

interruzione della corrente elettrica

Ex: People lit candles to cope with the blackout at home. 

Le persone hanno acceso candele per far fronte al blackout a casa.

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current
current
[sostantivo]

a flow of electricity resulted from the movement of electrically charged particles in a direction

corrente

corrente

Ex: The wire carries an electric current. 
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electricity
electricity
[sostantivo]

a source of power used for lighting, heating, and operating machines

elettricità

elettricità

Ex: We use electricity to power the lights in our house. 

Usiamo l'elettricità per alimentare le luci nella nostra casa.

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bioenergy
bioenergy
[sostantivo]

a form of energy that is produced from organic or biological sources, which can be naturally replaced

bioenergia

bioenergia

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biogas
biogas
[sostantivo]

a gas, especially methane, that is produced as a result of the decomposition of animal or plant remains, which is used as fuel

biogas

biogas

Ex: Engineers are working on optimizing the biogas production process to increase the yield and reduce the costs of renewable energy. 

Gli ingegneri stanno lavorando per ottimizzare il processo di produzione del biogas per aumentare la resa e ridurre i costi dell'energia rinnovabile.

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hydropower
hydropower
[sostantivo]

energy that is generated from the force of running water

idroelettrico

idroelettrico

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green energy
green energy
[sostantivo]

energy that is produced using renewable, environmentally friendly sources, such as wind, solar, or hydroelectric power

energia verde

energia verde

Ex: Hydropower is a reliable and efficient type of green energy. 

L'energia idroelettrica è un tipo di energia verde affidabile ed efficiente.

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