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Vocabolario per IELTS General (Punteggio 8-9) - Inquinamento

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (8-9)
incinerator
incinerator
[sostantivo]

a waste treatment process that involves the combustion of substances contained in waste materials

inceneritore, bruciatore di rifiuti

inceneritore, bruciatore di rifiuti

Ex: The city's waste management system includes an incinerator to efficiently dispose of non-recyclable materials. 
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biohazard
biohazard
[sostantivo]

a risk to human health or to the environment caused by a biological source, especially microorganisms

rischio biologico

rischio biologico

Ex: The research facility was shut down after an accidental release of a biohazard, posing a serious risk to public health. 
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sludge
sludge
[sostantivo]

the semi-solid residue produced during sewage or wastewater treatment

fanghi, residui semisolidi

fanghi, residui semisolidi

Ex: The treatment plant removes sludge from the water before discharge. 
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sewage
sewage
[sostantivo]

the waste water and other liquid waste from homes, businesses, and factories, usually carried away through pipes and treated

liquame

liquame

Ex: The city is upgrading its sewage system to prevent flooding. 
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effluent
effluent
[sostantivo]

liquid waste or sewage discharged into rivers, lakes, or the sea

efflusso

efflusso

Ex: The factory was fined for discharging untreated effluent directly into the river, harming aquatic life and polluting the water. 
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soot
soot
[sostantivo]

a black powdery substance produced by burning materials like wood or coal

fuliggine, nerofumo

fuliggine, nerofumo

Ex: The old fireplace emitted a cloud of soot, leaving dark stains on the surrounding walls. 
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detritus
detritus
[sostantivo]

waste or debris produced by the disintegration or decomposition of organic or inorganic matter

detrito, rifiuti

detrito, rifiuti

Ex: The forest floor was covered in detritus, including fallen leaves, twigs, and decaying plant matter. 
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aerosol
aerosol
[sostantivo]

a suspension of fine solid or liquid particles dispersed in a gas

aerosol

aerosol

Ex: Volcanic eruptions can release aerosols into the atmosphere. 
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particulate
particulate
[sostantivo]

a small, discrete particle or substance, especially one suspended in air, such as dust, pollen, or soot

particolato, materiale particolato

particolato, materiale particolato

Ex: Air quality monitoring stations measure levels of particulate matter to assess pollution levels in urban areas. 
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catalytic converter

a device in a vehicle's exhaust system that reduces the emission of harmful pollutants by promoting chemical reactions that convert them into less harmful substances

convertitore catalitico, catalizzatore

convertitore catalitico, catalizzatore

Ex: The catalytic converter plays a crucial role in reducing harmful emissions from automobiles by converting pollutants into less harmful compounds. 
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fallout
fallout
[sostantivo]

airborne particles, such as dust or debris, that settle after a nuclear explosion or similar event

ricaduta, precipitazione radioattiva

ricaduta, precipitazione radioattiva

Ex: After the nuclear test, the fallout spread over a wide area, causing environmental contamination. 
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hazmat suit
hazmat suit
[sostantivo]

a protective garment worn by workers to safeguard against exposure to hazardous substances or environments

tuta hazmat, abbigliamento protettivo hazmat

tuta hazmat, abbigliamento protettivo hazmat

Ex: The emergency responders donned hazmat suits before entering the contaminated area to protect themselves from hazardous materials. 
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polyethylene terephthalate

a durable and lightweight plastic widely used for making bottles and food containers due to its strength and recyclability

polietilene tereftalato, PET

polietilene tereftalato, PET

Ex: Polyethylene terephthalate, commonly known as PET, is widely used in the production of plastic bottles and food packaging due to its durability and clarity. 
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asbestos
asbestos
[sostantivo]

a soft greyish substance that is resistant to fire and heat and was previously used in the buildings, clothing, etc.

amianto, asbesto

amianto, asbesto

Ex: The old building was closed for renovation when inspectors found asbestos in the insulation, posing a health risk to occupants. 
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unleaded
unleaded
[aggettivo]

not containing lead

senza piombo, senza piombo

senza piombo, senza piombo

Ex: Most cars today run on unleaded gasoline. 
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