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Allenamento Generale IELTS (Banda 6-7) - Pollution

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative all'inquinamento necessarie per l'esame IELTS di formazione generale.

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

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

smog

smog

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emission
[sostantivo]

the act of producing or releasing something, especially gas or radiation, into the atmosphere or environment

emissione

emissione

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contaminant
[sostantivo]

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

contaminante, inquinante

contaminante, inquinante

Ex: The cleanup crew worked diligently to remove oil spills from the shoreline , preventing further contamination of the beach with contaminants.
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toxin
[sostantivo]

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

toxina, veleno

toxina, veleno

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filth
[sostantivo]

any substance that is dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant

sporcizia, detriti

sporcizia, detriti

Ex: The detective carefully sifted through filth of the crime scene , searching for clues amidst the chaos and disorder .
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greenhouse gas
[sostantivo]

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

effetto serra

effetto serra

Ex: Policies aim to reduce the production greenhouse gases globally .
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methane
[sostantivo]

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

metano, metano chimico

metano, metano chimico

Ex: As a potent greenhouse gas , methane emissions is a crucial aspect of global efforts to combat climate change .
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litter
[sostantivo]

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

lettiera

lettiera

Ex: The city fined him for litter out of his car window .
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dump
[sostantivo]

a place where unwanted waste or garbage is disposed of

discarica, monnezzaio

discarica, monnezzaio

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oil spill
[sostantivo]

the accidental release of liquid petroleum hydrocarbons into the environment, typically in bodies of water, causing environmental damage and harm to wildlife

inquinamento da petrolio, sversamento di petrolio

inquinamento da petrolio, sversamento di petrolio

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sulfur dioxide
[sostantivo]

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

anidride solforosa, biossido di zolfo

anidride solforosa, biossido di zolfo

Ex: Efforts to improve air quality involve implementing technologies to capture and sulfur dioxide emissions .
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acid rain
[sostantivo]

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

pioggia acida

pioggia acida

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contamination
[sostantivo]

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

contaminazione

contaminazione

Ex: contamination harmed marine life .
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chemical
[sostantivo]

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

chimico

chimico

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dioxin
[sostantivo]

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

diossina, diossido

diossina, diossido

Ex: Researchers investigate the long-term effects dioxin exposure on ecosystems and human health .
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landfill
[sostantivo]

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

interramento

interramento

Ex: Many communities are working to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill.
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fume
[sostantivo]

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

fumo

fumo

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bottle bank
[sostantivo]

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

banca del vetro, contenitore per il riciclo delle bottiglie

banca del vetro, contenitore per il riciclo delle bottiglie

Ex: Residents enthusiastically participated in the " Bring One , Take One " initiative , exchanging glass bottles at bottle bank for reusable containers .
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exhaust
[sostantivo]

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

gas di scarico, fumi di scarico

gas di scarico, fumi di scarico

Ex: Residents raised concerns about the construction site 's impact on air quality due to the heavy machineryexhaust.
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debris
[sostantivo]

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

residui

residui

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pesticide
[sostantivo]

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

pesticida

pesticida

Ex: Excessive use pesticides can harm beneficial insects and the environment .
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herbicide
[sostantivo]

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

diserbante

diserbante

Ex: Proper application herbicides is essential to prevent damage to non-target plants and ecosystems .
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