Antrenament General IELTS (Banda 6-7) - Pollution

a combination of smoke and fog that is considered a form of air pollution

smog

the act of producing or releasing something, especially gas or radiation, into the atmosphere or environment

emisie, eliberare

a substance or agent that makes something impure or harmful by contact or mixture

contaminant, substanță contaminantă

a poisonous substance, especially one produced by living organisms, that can cause harm or illness when introduced into a living organism

toxină, substanță toxică

any substance that is dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant

murdărie, mizilic

any type of gas, particularly carbon dioxide, that contributes to global warming by trapping heat

gaz cu efect de seră, gaz de seră

a colorless, odorless, flammable which is the main component of natural gasgas

metan

waste such as bottles, papers, etc. that people throw on a sidewalk, park, or other public place

gunoi, deșeuri

a place where unwanted waste or garbage is disposed of

groapă de gunoi, depozit de deșeuri

the accidental release of liquid petroleum hydrocarbons into the environment, typically in bodies of water, causing environmental damage and harm to wildlife

deversare de petrol, scurgere de petrol

a colorless gas emitted from burning sulfur-containing fuels, industrial activities, and volcanic eruptions

dioxid de sulf, sulf (IV) oxid

rain containing a great deal of acidic chemicals, caused by air pollution, which can harm the environment

ploaie acidă

the act or process of making a substance or place dirty or polluted, especially by dangerous substances

contaminare, poluare

a substance or compound produced or used in a process involving chemistry

substanță chimică, produs chimic

a harmful chemical compound containing chlorine, often produced as an industrial byproduct with adverse environmental and health effects

dioxină

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

gropă de gunoi, depozit de deșeuri

smoke or gas that has a sharp smell or is harmful if inhaled

fum, vapori

a collection point or recycling container specifically designed for the deposit and recycling of glass bottles

bancă pentru sticle, container de reciclare pentru sticlă

the waste gases or air expelled from an engine, furnace, or other machinery

gaz de eșapament, fum de eșapament

the scattered pieces of waste, remains, or broken objects, often left after destruction or an accident

deteriorări, resturi

a type of chemical substance that is used for killing insects or small animals that damage food or crops

pesticid, insecticid

a chemical substance that kills plants, used for destroying plants that are not wanted

herbicid