Vocabolario per IELTS (Accademico) - Energia e combustibile

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biomass

[sostantivo]

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

biomassa

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to burn

[Verbo]

to consume fuel for the production of heat or energy

bruciare

Ex: The engine burns diesel fuel to run the truck 's systems .Il motore **brucia** carburante diesel per far funzionare i sistemi del camion.

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capacity

[sostantivo]

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

capienza

Ex: The city has the capacity to handle a larger population with the planned infrastructure upgrades .La città ha la **capacità** di gestire una popolazione più numerosa con gli aggiornamenti infrastrutturali pianificati.

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coal-fired

[aggettivo]

operated or produced by the use of coal as fuel

a carbone

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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

Ex: Chemical energy stored in batteries powers electronic devices.L'**energia** chimica immagazzinata nelle batterie alimenta i dispositivi elettronici.

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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

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

[aggettivo]

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

verde

Ex: The green building design includes features such as energy-efficient windows and water-saving fixtures .Il design degli edifici **verdi** include caratteristiche come finestre a risparmio energetico e apparecchi idrosanitari che risparmiano acqua.

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power

[sostantivo]

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

energia

Ex: The computer shut down suddenly due to a power surge .Il computer si è spento improvvisamente a causa di un picco di **potenza**.

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renewable

[aggettivo]

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

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

[sostantivo]

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

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

[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

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

[aggettivo]

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

solido

Ex: The scientist conducted experiments to turn the liquid into a solid state.Lo scienziato ha condotto esperimenti per trasformare il liquido in uno stato **solido**.

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steam

[sostantivo]

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

vapore

Ex: In the cold winter air , steam from their breath was visible as they spoke .Nell'aria fredda dell'inverno, il **vapore** del loro respiro era visibile mentre parlavano.

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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

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core

[sostantivo]

the central part of Earth, or any other planet

torsolo

Ex: The core of Venus is thought to be similar to Earth 's , with a dense , metal-rich center .Si ritiene che il **nucleo** di Venere sia simile a quello della Terra, con un centro denso e ricco di metalli.

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fusion

[sostantivo]

(physics) a nuclear reaction by which the nuclei of atoms combine and form a heavier nucleus, producing nuclear energy

fusione

Ex: The ITER project tests magnetic confinement for controlled fusion.Il progetto ITER testa il confinamento magnetico per la **fusione** controllata.

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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

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nuclear reactor

[sostantivo]

(physics) a structure that harnesses the energy produced from a nuclear reaction and converts it into electricity

reattore nucleare

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radiation

[sostantivo]

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

radiazione

Ex: Radioactive materials emit radiation that can be harmful to living organisms .I materiali radioattivi emettono **radiazioni** che possono essere dannose per gli organismi viventi.

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radioactive waste

[sostantivo]

the dangerous and radioactive byproduct of a nuclear reaction

scorie radioattive

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smokeless

[aggettivo]

able to burn with little or no smoke

senza fumo

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to blaze

[Verbo]

to burn in a very bright and strong flame

ardere

Ex: The bonfire blazed high into the air , crackling with intensity .Il falò **divampava** alto nel cielo, scoppiettando con intensità.

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to flame

[Verbo]

to burn brightly in a hot gas

fiammeggiare

Ex: The grill flamed as the meat juices dripped onto the hot coals .La griglia **fiammeggiava** mentre i succhi della carne gocciolavano sui carboni ardenti.

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to ignite

[Verbo]

to cause something to catch fire

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

[Verbo]

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

scintillare, colpire

Ex: He struck the match repeatedly until a small flame appeared .Lui **colpì** il fiammifero ripetutamente finché non apparve una piccola fiamma.

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diesel

[sostantivo]

an engine that uses compression ignition system to burn a type of heavy oil as fuel

diesel

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petrol

[sostantivo]

a liquid fuel that is used in internal combustion engines such as car engines, etc.

benzina

Ex: The engine requires unleaded petrol for better performance.Il motore richiede benzina senza piombo per una migliore prestazione.

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blackout

[sostantivo]

a complete loss of electricity in a specific area

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

[sostantivo]

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

corrente

Ex: The alternator produces a current by moving charged particles within its magnetic field .L'alternatore produce una **corrente** spostando particelle cariche all'interno del suo campo magnetico.

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electricity

[sostantivo]

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

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

[sostantivo]

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

bioenergia

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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

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

[sostantivo]

energy that is generated from the force of running water

idroelettrico

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green energy

[sostantivo]

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

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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