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Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 6-7) - Pollution

Here, you will learn some English words related to Pollution that are necessary for the General Training IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (6-7)
smog
[noun]

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

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

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toxin
[noun]

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

Ex: Marine biologists monitor shellfish for the presence toxins, ensuring seafood safety for consumption .
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filth
[noun]

any substance that is dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant

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

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

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litter
[noun]

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

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

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

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

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landfill
[noun]

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

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

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

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

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

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pesticide
[noun]

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

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

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