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Vocabolario per IELTS General (Punteggio 6-7) - Inquinamento

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (6-7)
smog
smog
[sostantivo]

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

smog

smog

Ex: The city's smog was so thick that it reduced visibility, making it difficult for drivers to see the road ahead. 
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emission
emission
[sostantivo]

the release of gas, radiation, or other substances into the air or environment

emissione

emissione

Ex: The car produces less emission than older models. 
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contaminant
contaminant
[sostantivo]

a substance or agent that makes something impure or harmful by contact or mixture

contaminante, inquinante

contaminante, inquinante

Ex: The factory's wastewater discharge contained contaminants that posed a threat to the nearby river ecosystem. 
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toxin
toxin
[sostantivo]

a poisonous substance, especially one produced by living organisms, that can cause harm or illness when introduced into a living organism

tossina

tossina

Ex: The snake's venom contained potent toxins that could be lethal to its prey. 
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filth
filth
[sostantivo]

any substance that is dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant

sporcizia, sudiciume

sporcizia, sudiciume

Ex: The abandoned building was overrun with filth, its floors littered with garbage and its walls coated in layers of grime. 
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greenhouse gas
greenhouse gas
[sostantivo]

any type of gas, particularly carbon dioxide, that contributes to global warming by trapping heat

effetto serra

effetto serra

Ex: Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas responsible for global warming. 
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methane
methane
[sostantivo]

a colorless, odorless, flammable which is the main component of natural gasgas

metano, CH4

metano, CH4

Ex: Livestock, particularly cows, produce methane during digestion, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. 
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litter
litter
[sostantivo]

waste such as bottles, papers, etc. that people throw on a sidewalk, park, or other public place

lettiera

lettiera

Ex: Please don’t throw litter on the sidewalk—use the bin. 
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dump
dump
[sostantivo]

a designated site where garbage and refuse are deposited and often processed

discarica, immondiziaio

discarica, immondiziaio

Ex: They hauled the old sofa to the city dump early Saturday morning. 
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oil spill
oil spill
[sostantivo]

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

sversamento di petrolio, fuoriuscita di petrolio

sversamento di petrolio, fuoriuscita di petrolio

Ex: The oil spill coated the shoreline, harming local wildlife. 
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sulfur dioxide
sulfur dioxide
[sostantivo]

a colorless gas emitted from burning sulfur-containing fuels, industrial activities, and volcanic eruptions

diossido di zolfo, anidride solforosa

diossido di zolfo, anidride solforosa

Ex: Volcanic eruptions release sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere, affecting air composition and climate. 
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acid rain
acid rain
[sostantivo]

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

pioggia acida

pioggia acida

Ex: The once-clear mountain stream turned murky after years of acid rain falling on its watershed. 
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contamination
contamination
[sostantivo]

the act or process of making a substance or place dirty or polluted, especially by dangerous substances

contaminazione

contaminazione

Ex: Water contamination poses serious health risks. 
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chemical
chemical
[sostantivo]

a substance or compound produced or used in a process involving chemistry

chimico

chimico

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dioxin
dioxin
[sostantivo]

a harmful chemical compound containing chlorine, often produced as an industrial byproduct with adverse environmental and health effects

diossina, composto chimico nocivo contenente cloro

diossina, composto chimico nocivo contenente cloro

Ex: The accidental release of dioxin from a factory raised concerns about its impact on local water sources and wildlife. 
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landfill
landfill
[sostantivo]

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

interramento

interramento

Ex: The city opened a new landfill to accommodate its growing waste management needs. 
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fume
fume
[sostantivo]

smoke or gas that has a sharp smell or is harmful if inhaled

fumo

fumo

Ex: The factory released toxic fumes that posed a health risk to nearby residents. 
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bottle bank
bottle bank
[sostantivo]

a collection point or recycling container specifically designed for the deposit and recycling of glass bottles

banca delle bottiglie, contenitore per il riciclaggio delle bottiglie di vetro

banca delle bottiglie, contenitore per il riciclaggio delle bottiglie di vetro

Ex: After the picnic, they made a conscious effort to deposit their empty glass bottles in the nearby bottle bank for recycling. 
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exhaust
exhaust
[sostantivo]

the waste gases or air expelled from an engine, furnace, or other machinery

i gas di scarico, i fumi di scarico

i gas di scarico, i fumi di scarico

Ex: The cyclist pedaled behind the bus, trying to avoid inhaling the exhaust fumes in heavy traffic. 
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debris
debris
[sostantivo]

the scattered pieces of waste, remains, or broken objects, often left after destruction or an accident

residui

residui

Ex: The hurricane left debris scattered across the streets. 
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pesticide
pesticide
[sostantivo]

a type of chemical substance that is used for killing insects or small animals that damage food or crops

pesticida

pesticida

Ex: The farmer applied pesticide to protect his crops from harmful insects. 
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herbicide
herbicide
[sostantivo]

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

diserbante

diserbante

Ex: Farmers use herbicides to control weeds and improve crop yields. 
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