(rookmist)
smog
a combination of smoke and fog that is considered a form of air pollution
(uitstoot)
emissie
the act of producing or releasing something, especially gas or radiation, into the atmosphere or environment
(besmetting)
verontreiniging
a substance or agent that makes something impure or harmful by contact or mixture
(vergif)
toxine
a poisonous substance, especially one produced by living organisms, that can cause harm or illness when introduced into a living organism
(rommel)
vuil
any substance that is dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant
(kasgas)
broeikasgas
any type of gas, particularly carbon dioxide, that contributes to global warming by trapping heat
Grammaticale Informatie:
(methaangas)
methaan
a colorless, odorless, flammable which is the main component of natural gasgas
(rommel)
afval
waste such as bottles, papers, etc. that people throw on a sidewalk, park, or other public place
(afvalstort)
stortplaats
a place where unwanted waste or garbage is disposed of
(olie lekkage)
olieverspilling
the accidental release of liquid petroleum hydrocarbons into the environment, typically in bodies of water, causing environmental damage and harm to wildlife
Grammaticale Informatie:
(zwaveloxide)
zwaveldioxide
a colorless gas emitted from burning sulfur-containing fuels, industrial activities, and volcanic eruptions
Grammaticale Informatie:
(zure regen)
zuur regen
rain containing a great deal of acidic chemicals, caused by air pollution, which can harm the environment
Grammaticale Informatie:
(verontreiniging)
vervuiling
the act or process of making a substance or place dirty or polluted, especially by dangerous substances
(chemische stof)
chemisch middel
a substance or compound produced or used in a process involving chemistry
(dioxinen)
dioxine
a harmful chemical compound containing chlorine, often produced as an industrial byproduct with adverse environmental and health effects
(afvalstortplaats)
stortplaats
a piece of land under which waste material is buried
(damp)
rook
smoke or gas that has a sharp smell or is harmful if inhaled
(flessencontainer)
glasbak
a collection point or recycling container specifically designed for the deposit and recycling of glass bottles
(afgas)
uitlaat
the waste gases or air expelled from an engine, furnace, or other machinery
Exhaust refers to the gases or air that are released from an engine, furnace, or other machinery after they have been used in the process of producing energy or heat. This waste air or gas is typically the result of burning fuel, and it is expelled through a system such as a tailpipe or vent. Exhaust can contain harmful substances like carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and other pollutants, which is why many systems are designed to filter or direct them safely away from people and the environment.
(afval)
puin
the scattered pieces of waste, remains, or broken objects, often left after destruction or an accident
(bestrijdingsmiddel)
pesticide
a type of chemical substance that is used for killing insects or small animals that damage food or crops
(onkruidbestrijdingsmiddel)
herbicide
a chemical substance that kills plants, used for destroying plants that are not wanted
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