Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7) - Pollution
Here, you will learn some English words related to Pollution that are necessary for the Academic IELTS exam.
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a combination of smoke and fog that is considered a form of air pollution
the release of gas, heat, light, radiation, or other substances from a source
a substance or agent that makes something impure or harmful by contact or mixture
a poisonous substance, especially one produced by living organisms, that can cause harm or illness when introduced into a living organism
any substance that is dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant
any type of gas, particularly carbon dioxide, that contributes to global warming by trapping heat
a colorless, odorless, flammable which is the main component of natural gasgas
waste such as bottles, papers, etc. that people throw on a sidewalk, park, or other public place
a place where garbage or other waste is taken and left
the accidental or deliberate release of liquid petroleum or its products into the environment, especially into bodies of water, causing ecological damage
a colorless gas emitted from burning sulfur-containing fuels, industrial activities, and volcanic eruptions
rain containing a great deal of acidic chemicals, caused by air pollution, which can harm the environment
the act or process of making a substance or place dirty or polluted, especially by dangerous substances
(chemistry) a substance used in or produced by a reaction that changes atoms or molecules
a harmful chemical compound containing chlorine, often produced as an industrial byproduct with adverse environmental and health effects
a piece of land under which waste material is buried
smoke or gas that has a sharp smell or is harmful if inhaled
a collection point or recycling container specifically designed for the deposit and recycling of glass bottles
waste gas or air released from an engine, machine, or similar device
the scattered pieces of waste, remains, or broken objects, often left after destruction or an accident
