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Elenco di Parole Livello C1 - Ambiente

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi sull'ambiente, come "compost", "raffinare", "smaltimento", ecc., preparate per gli studenti di livello C1.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
biodegradable
biodegradable
[aggettivo]

(of an object) able to be broken down by living organisms such as bacteria, which is then safe for the environment

biodegradabile

biodegradabile

Ex: Certain detergents and cleaning products are formulated with biodegradable ingredients to minimize environmental impact. 
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carbon-neutral
carbon-neutral
[aggettivo]

describing a state in which the carbon dioxide emission reaches zero or there is a balance between the amount of carbon dioxide emitted and absorbed

a zero emissioni di carbonio

a zero emissioni di carbonio

Ex: Carbon-neutral buildings use sustainable materials and energy-efficient designs to minimize environmental impact. 
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zero-emission
zero-emission
[aggettivo]

(of a vehicle) not producing gases harmful to the environment

emissioni zero

emissioni zero

Ex: Investing in zero-emission technology is crucial for reducing carbon footprints and combating climate change. 
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crude
crude
[aggettivo]

in a natural or unrefined state before industrial processing

greggio

greggio

Ex: The price of crude oil rose sharply this week. 
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ecological
ecological
[aggettivo]

related to the connection between animals, plants, and humans and their environment

ecologico

ecologico

Ex: Ecological awareness encourages individuals to adopt environmentally friendly practices in their daily lives. 

La consapevolezza ecologica incoraggia gli individui ad adottare pratiche rispettose dell'ambiente nella loro vita quotidiana.

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radioactive
radioactive
[aggettivo]

containing or relating to a dangerous form of energy produced by nuclear reactions

radioattivo

radioattivo

Ex: Geiger counters are used to detect and measure levels of radioactive contamination. 

I contatori Geiger vengono utilizzati per rilevare e misurare i livelli di contaminazione radioattiva.

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free-range
free-range
[aggettivo]

related to a type of farming in which animals and birds can move around and eat freely, instead of being kept in a limited area

allevamento all'aperto

allevamento all'aperto

Ex: The supermarket stocks a variety of free-range poultry products to cater to environmentally conscious shoppers. 
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to contaminate

to make a place, substance, etc. dirty or harmful by adding dangerous material

contaminare

contaminare

Ex: Oil spills can contaminate beaches and marine ecosystems, causing extensive environmental damage. 

Le fuite di petrolio possono contaminare le spiagge e gli ecosistemi marini, causando danni ambientali estesi.

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to compost
to compost
[Verbo]

to make decayed leaves, plants, or other organic waste into a mixture that can improve the soil's quality to help plants grow more quickly

convertire in composta

convertire in composta

Ex: Composting coffee grounds and eggshells adds valuable nutrients to the soil. 

Compostare i fondi di caffè e i gusci d'uovo aggiunge nutrienti preziosi al terreno.

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to dump
to dump
[Verbo]

to get rid of unwanted material or waste by leaving it somewhere

scaricare

scaricare

Ex: Residents complained that builders were dumping rubble nearby. 
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to refine
to refine
[Verbo]

to remove unwanted or harmful substances from another substance

raffinare

raffinare

Ex: The water treatment plant uses filtration methods to refine drinking water and remove contaminants. 

L'impianto di trattamento delle acque utilizza metodi di filtrazione per raffinare l'acqua potabile e rimuovere i contaminanti.

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to reuse
to reuse
[Verbo]

to use something once more, usually for a different purpose

riusare

riusare

Ex: They reused glass bottles as decorative vases for the wedding centerpieces. 

Hanno riutilizzato bottiglie di vetro come vasi decorativi per i centrotavola del matrimonio.

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conservationist
conservationist
[sostantivo]

someone who makes efforts to protect the environment and wildlife from any type of harm

ambientalista

ambientalista

Ex: The conservationist campaigned successfully to establish wildlife reserves in threatened areas. 

Il conservazionista ha condotto con successo una campagna per istituire riserve naturali in aree minacciate.

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eco-anxiety
eco-anxiety
[sostantivo]

a feeling of great worry regarding the current and future state of the environment threatened by humans

eco-ansia

eco-ansia

Ex: Educators are developing programs to help students cope with eco-anxiety and take positive action for the environment. 
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disposal
disposal
[sostantivo]

the act or process of getting rid of waste or unwanted material

eliminazione

eliminazione

Ex: The company is trying to reduce the cost of waste disposal. 
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dumper
dumper
[sostantivo]

a truck with a container that can be elevated to unload waste material

autocarro con cassone ribaltabile

autocarro con cassone ribaltabile

Ex: The company invested in a fleet of dumpers to handle large-scale earthmoving projects. 
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tanker
tanker
[sostantivo]

a ship, aircraft, or road vehicle for carrying liquids, particularly crude oil or gas in large quantities

cisterna

cisterna

Ex: Environmentalists raised concerns about the safety of tanker ships carrying hazardous materials through sensitive marine ecosystems. 
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logging
logging
[sostantivo]

the act of cutting down trees to use their wood

registrazione

registrazione

Ex: The government imposed restrictions on logging to protect endangered species and their habitats. 
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carbon monoxide
carbon monoxide
[sostantivo]

an odorless, colorless, and poisonous gas that is produced from the burning of fossil fuels, which proves lethal in some cases

ossido di carbonio

ossido di carbonio

Ex: Carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms include headache, dizziness, and nausea. 
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microplastic
microplastic
[sostantivo]

very small plastic pieces in the environment that originate from personal care products, clothing, etc. and the degradation of other plastic products

microplastica

microplastica

Ex: Consumer awareness about reducing plastic waste is crucial in preventing the accumulation of microplastics in the environment. 
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pylon
pylon
[sostantivo]

a tall metal structure used for carrying high-voltage power lines above the ground

pilone

pilone

Ex: The power company erected additional pylons to meet growing electricity demands in the region. 
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reactor
reactor
[sostantivo]

a device in which a controlled nuclear reaction is maintained to produce energy or radiation

reattore

reattore

Ex: Emergency systems are designed to cool the reactor if power is lost. 
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hydroelectricity
hydroelectricity
[sostantivo]

electricity that is produced from the power of water

energia idroelettrica

energia idroelettrica

Ex: Hydroelectricity is considered a clean energy alternative to fossil fuels because it produces minimal greenhouse gas emissions. 

L'idroelettricità è considerata un'alternativa energetica pulita ai combustibili fossili perché produce emissioni minime di gas serra.

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ozone layer
ozone layer
[sostantivo]

a layer of gases in the earth's atmosphere that does not let the sun's ultraviolet radiation pass through

strato di ozono

strato di ozono

Ex: International agreements like the Montreal Protocol aim to protect the ozone layer by phasing out ozone-depleting substances. 
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solar cell
solar cell
[sostantivo]

a device that converts the energy of the sun into electricity

cella solare

cella solare

Ex: Installing solar cells on rooftops can reduce dependence on fossil fuels and lower electricity bills. 

L'installazione di celle solari sui tetti può ridurre la dipendenza dai combustibili fossili e abbassare le bollette dell'elettricità.

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sanctuary
sanctuary
[sostantivo]

an area for birds and animals to live and to be protected from dangerous conditions and being hunted

rifugio

rifugio

Ex: Education programs at the sanctuary teach visitors about conservation and the importance of protecting natural habitats. 

I programmi educativi del santuario insegnano ai visitatori la conservazione e l'importanza di proteggere gli habitat naturali.

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toll
toll
[sostantivo]

the number of people who have died or gotten injured because of a war, natural disaster, pandemic, etc.

tributo

tributo

Ex: Climate change is expected to increase the toll from extreme weather events in vulnerable regions. 
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wildfire
wildfire
[sostantivo]

a large fire that spreads fast and causes much destruction

incendio

incendio

Ex: Aerial firefighting efforts were deployed to suppress the wildfire from spreading further. 

Sono stati dispiegati sforzi di lotta antincendio aerea per impedire che l'incendio si diffondesse ulteriormente.

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tidal wave
tidal wave
[sostantivo]

a sudden rise of seawater onto the shore driven primarily by strong onshore winds, often compounding the normal tidal cycle

maremoto

maremoto

Ex: The marina's docks floated away after a tidal wave, fueled by relentless spring storms, inundated the bay. 
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herbicide
herbicide
[sostantivo]

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

diserbante

diserbante

Ex: Proper application of herbicides is essential to prevent damage to non-target plants and ecosystems. 
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pollutant
pollutant
[sostantivo]

any substance that is harmful to the environment

inquinante

inquinante

Ex: Governments worldwide are working together to address global pollutants through international agreements. 
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to die out
to die out
[Verbo]

to completely disappear or cease to exist

estinguersi, scomparire del tutto

estinguersi, scomparire del tutto

Ex: By the end of the century, experts fear that some ecosystems will have died out due to climate change. 

Entro la fine del secolo, gli esperti temono che alcuni ecosistemi scompariranno a causa del cambiamento climatico.

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rot
rot
[sostantivo]

the process of being destroyed via natural causes

putrefazione

putrefazione

Ex: Composting involves the controlled decomposition of organic matter to prevent it from rotting in landfills. 
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oil rig
oil rig
[sostantivo]

a large facility used for drilling oil or gas from underground or under the sea

piattaforma

piattaforma

Ex: The oil rig was damaged during the storm, causing an oil spill into the ocean. 

La piattaforma petrolifera è stata danneggiata durante la tempesta, causando una fuoriuscita di petrolio nell'oceano.

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