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Woordenschat voor IELTS General (Score 6-7) - Pollution

Hier leert u enkele Engelse woorden met betrekking tot vervuiling die nodig zijn voor het General Training IELTS-examen.

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

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

smog, rookmist

smog, rookmist

Ex: On some days , smog was so dense that schools canceled outdoor activities for the safety of the children .
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emission
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

emissie, uitstoot

emissie, uitstoot

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contaminant
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

verontreiniging, besmetting

verontreiniging, besmetting

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
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

toxine, vergif

toxine, vergif

Ex: Marine biologists monitor shellfish for the presence toxins, ensuring seafood safety for consumption .
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filth
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

any substance that is dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant

vuil, rommel

vuil, rommel

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
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

broeikasgas, kasgas

broeikasgas, kasgas

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

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

methaan, methaangas

methaan, methaangas

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

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

afval, rommel

afval, rommel

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

a place where unwanted waste or garbage is disposed of

stortplaats, afvalstort

stortplaats, afvalstort

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oil spill
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

olieverspilling, olie lekkage

olieverspilling, olie lekkage

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sulfur dioxide
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

zwaveldioxide, zwaveloxide

zwaveldioxide, zwaveloxide

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

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

zuur regen, zure regen

zuur regen, zure regen

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contamination
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

vervuiling, verontreiniging

vervuiling, verontreiniging

Ex: contamination harmed marine life .
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chemical
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

chemisch middel, chemische stof

chemisch middel, chemische stof

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dioxin
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

dioxine, dioxinen

dioxine, dioxinen

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

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

stortplaats, afvalstortplaats

stortplaats, afvalstortplaats

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

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

rook, damp

rook, damp

Ex: Workers were advised to wear masks to avoid inhaling harmful fumes in the laboratory.
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bottle bank
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

glasbak, flessencontainer

glasbak, flessencontainer

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
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

uitlaat, afgas

uitlaat, afgas

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

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

puin, afval

puin, afval

Ex: The firefighters carefully moved debris to prevent further collapse .
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pesticide
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

pesticide, bestrijdingsmiddel

pesticide, bestrijdingsmiddel

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

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

herbicide, onkruidbestrijdingsmiddel

herbicide, onkruidbestrijdingsmiddel

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