Akademisk IELTS (Band 8 och Ovan) - Pollution

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

förbränningsanläggning, förbränningsugn

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

biohazard, biologisk fara

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

slam, sitt

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

avloppsvatten, spillvatten

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

avloppsvatten, utsläppsvatten

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

sot

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

detritus, avfall

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

partikel, partiklar

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

katalysator, katalytisk konverter

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

nedfall, radioaktiva partiklar

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

hazmat-dräkt, skyddskläder för farliga ämnen

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

polyetylentreftalat

not containing lead or other additives harmful to the environment

blyfri, utan bly

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

asbest, eldfast mineral