Academic IELTS (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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the act of producing or releasing something, especially gas or radiation, into the atmosphere or environment
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 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
the accidental release of liquid petroleum hydrocarbons into the environment, typically in bodies of water, causing environmental damage and harm to wildlife
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
a harmful chemical compound containing chlorine, often produced as an industrial byproduct with adverse environmental and health effects
a collection point or recycling container specifically designed for the deposit and recycling of glass bottles
the waste gases or air expelled from an engine, furnace, or other machinery
the scattered fragments or remains of something that has been broken, destroyed, or discarded, typically resulting from a natural disaster, accident, or wreckage
a type of chemical substance that is used for killing insects or small animals that damage food or crops
a chemical substance that kills plants, used for destroying plants that are not wanted