Acadêmico IELTS (Banda 8 ou Acima) - Pollution

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

incinerador, forno incinerador

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

biohazard, risco biológico

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

lodo, lama

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

esgoto, agua residuais

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

efluente, água residuária

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

fuligem

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

detrito, resíduos

a suspension of tiny particles or droplets in the air

aerossol

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

partícula, material particulado

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

catalisador, converter catalítico

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

precipitação, resíduos radioativos

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

traje de proteção, traje de materiais perigosos

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

polietileno tereftalato

not containing lead or other additives harmful to the environment

sem chumbo, livre de chumbo

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

amianto, mineral resistente ao fogo