Academisch IELTS (Band 8 en Hoger) - Pollution

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

verbrandingsoven, incinerator

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

biohazard, biologische bedreiging

a thick, muddy substance often found at the bottom of liquids, like wastewater or industrial fluids

slib, modder

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

afvalwater, riolering

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

afvalwater, lozingen

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

roet

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

detritus, afval

a suspension of tiny particles or droplets in the air

aerosol

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

deeltje, fijn stof

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

katalysator, katalytische converter

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

neerslag, radioactieve neerslag

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

gevaarlijke stoffenpak, beschermend pak

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

polyethyleentereftalaat

not containing lead or other additives harmful to the environment

loodvrij, zonder lood

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

asbest, vuurvast mineraal