Lista de Palavras Nível C2 - Fenômenos Naturais e Poluição

an event causing great and often sudden damage, distress, or destruction

infortúnio

a sudden, violent natural disaster that drastically alters the earth's landscape

transformação repentina da superfície da Terra (geologia)

action that breeds severe damage or destruction

ação destrutiva

an extremely intense and destructive fire

enorme conflagração

a cause of widespread suffering or affliction

causa de sofrimento ou aflição

a smaller earthquake or tremor that follows the main shock of a seismic event

Após o embate

an earthquake caused by underground movement or volcanic activity

tremor

a sudden and heavy rainfall

dilúvio

the act of saving or rescuing a ship or its cargo from loss, damage, or destruction

salvamento

the point on the surface of the earth vertically above the focus of an earthquake where its effects are felt most strongly

epicentro

a tornado occurring over a body of water, characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud filled with water droplets or spray

tufão marítimo

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

incinerador

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

risco biológico

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

lama ou resíduos industriais

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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soot

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

lago

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

resíduos produzidos pela desintegração

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

tereftalato de polietileno

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

traje de proteção

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

descida de partículas transportadas pelo ar

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

amianto

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

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

conversor catalítico

not containing lead or other additives harmful to the environment

sem chumbo