(afbreekbaar)
biologisch afbreekbaar
(of an object) able to be broken down by living organisms such as bacteria, which is then safe for the environment
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(CO2-neutraal)
klimaatneutraal
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
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(neem-naar-het-nul)
nul-emissie
(of a vehicle) not producing gases harmful to the environment
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(onbewerkte)
ruwe
(of natural substances such as oil) unprocessed and in raw form
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(milieu-gericht)
ecologisch
related to the connection between animals, plants, and humans and their environment
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(radioactieve)
radioactief
containing or relating to a dangerous form of energy produced by nuclear reactions
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(vrije uitloop)
biologische
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
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(besmetten)
verontreinigen
to make a place, substance, etc. dirty or harmful by adding dangerous material
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(vercomposteren)
composteren
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
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(storten)
afval dumpen
to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(verfijnen)
rafinen
to remove unwanted or harmful substances from another substance
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(opnieuw gebruiken)
hergebruiken
to use something once more, usually for a different purpose
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(milieuactivist)
natuurbeschermer
someone who makes efforts to protect the environment and wildlife from any type of harm
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(ecologische angst)
eco-angst
a feeling of great worry regarding the current and future state of the environment threatened by humans
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(vervuilingafvoer)
afvalverwijdering
the act of getting rid of waste material
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(dumper)
kipper
a truck with a container that can be elevated to unload waste material
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(brandstoftanker)
tanker
a ship, aircraft, or road vehicle for carrying liquids, particularly crude oil or gas in large quantities
A tanker is a type of vehicle designed to transport liquids or gases, such as fuel, water, chemicals, or food products. It has a large, specialized, often cylindrical container attached to a truck or trailer. The container is built to safely store and transport liquids or gases over long distances. Tankers are commonly used in industries like oil and gas, agriculture, and manufacturing. The design ensures that the contents are securely transported, and the tanker may include features such as pumps or hoses for loading and unloading.
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(bosbouw)
houtkap
the act of cutting down trees to use their wood
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(koolstofmonoxide)
koolmonoxide
an odorless, colorless, and poisonous gas that is produced from the burning of fossil fuels, which proves lethal in some cases
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(microplastieken)
microplastics
very small plastic pieces in the environment that originate from personal care products, clothing, etc. and the degradation of other plastic products
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(pijler)
hoogspanningsmast
a tall metal structure used for carrying high-voltage power lines above the ground
A pylon is a tall, upright structure designed to support and hold electrical wires or cables above the ground. Made from materials such as steel or concrete, pylons are spaced at regular intervals to carry electricity over long distances. They are essential for connecting power stations to homes and businesses, helping to distribute electricity safely. Pylons can be found in both rural and urban areas, often standing out in the landscape due to their size and height. They are built to withstand weather conditions and to ensure that electrical lines remain stable and secure.
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(kernenreactor)
reactor
a large machine or structure used for producing nuclear energy
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(hydro-elektriciteit)
waterkracht
electricity that is produced from the power of water
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(ozonluchtlaag)
ozonlaag
a layer of gases in the earth's atmosphere that does not let the sun's ultraviolet radiation pass through
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(fotovoltaïsche cel)
zonnecel
a device that converts the energy of the sun into electricity
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(dierenasiel)
natuurreservaat
an area for birds and animals to live and to be protected from dangerous conditions and being hunted
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(dodelijk aantal)
toll
the number of people who have died or gotten injured because of a war, natural disaster, pandemic, etc.
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(natuurbrand)
bosbrand
a large fire that spreads fast and causes much destruction
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(tsunami)
vloedgolf
a very large ocean wave caused by a storm or an underwater earthquake that when hits the land causes a lot of destruction
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(onkruidbestrijdingsmiddel)
herbicide
a chemical substance that kills plants, used for destroying plants that are not wanted
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(vervuilende stof)
verontreinigende stof
any substance that is harmful to the environment
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(verdwijnen)
uitsterven
to completely disappear or cease to exist
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(verrotting)
rot
the process of being destroyed via natural causes
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biodegrade
biodegradable
(olieboorinstallatie)
boorplatform
a large facility used for drilling oil or gas from underground or under the sea
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biodegradable
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