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Academic IELTS (Band 6-7) - Pollution

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
smog

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

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emission

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

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contaminant

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

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toxin

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

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filth

any substance that is dirty, disgusting, or unpleasant

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greenhouse gas

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

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methane

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

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litter

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

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dump

a place where unwanted waste or garbage is disposed of

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oil spill

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

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sulfur dioxide

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

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acid rain

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

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contamination

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

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chemical

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

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dioxin

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

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landfill

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

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fume

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

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bottle bank

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

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exhaust

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

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debris

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

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pesticide

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

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herbicide

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

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