Academic IELTS (Banda 8 și Mai Sus) - Pollution

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

incinerator, forn de incinerare

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

biohazard, pericol biologic

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

noroi, murdărie

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

apă uzată, canalizare

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

apele uzate, efluent

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

funingine

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

detrit, deșeuri

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

particulă, material particulat

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

catalizator, conversor catalitic

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

precipitare, deșeuri radioactive

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

costum de protecție, costum pentru substanțe periculoase

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

polietilen tereftalat

not containing lead or other additives harmful to the environment

fără plumb, non-plumb

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

azbest, mineral rezistent la foc