Общая Подготовка IELTS (Уровень 6-7) - Pollution

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

смог

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

испускание

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

загрязнитель, контаминант

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

токсин, ядная субстанция

any substance that is dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant

грязь

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

парниковый газ

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

метан

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

мусор

a place where unwanted waste or garbage is disposed of

свалка, мусорка

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

разлив нефти, нефтяной разлив

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

диоксид серы, сера(IV) оксид

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

кислотный дождь

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

загрязнение

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

химический

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

диоксин

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

свалка

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

перегар

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

пункт сбора стеклянных бутылок, контейнер для стеклянных бутылок

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

выхлоп, выхлопные газы

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

обломки

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

пестицид

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

гербицид