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CEFR C2 Vocabulary - Natural Phenomena and Pollution
Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Natural Phenomena and Pollution, collected specifically for level C2 learners.
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cataclysm
[noun]
a sudden, violent natural disaster that drastically alters the earth's landscape
aftershock
[noun]
a smaller earthquake or tremor that follows the main shock of a seismic event, typically occurring in the same geographical area
salvage
[noun]
the act of saving or rescuing a ship or its cargo from loss, damage, or destruction
epicenter
[noun]
the point on the surface of the earth vertically above the focus of an earthquake where its effects are felt most strongly
waterspout
[noun]
a tornado occurring over a body of water, characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud filled with water droplets or spray
incinerator
[noun]
a waste treatment process that involves the combustion of substances contained in waste materials
biohazard
[noun]
a risk to human health or to the environment caused by a biological source, especially microorganisms
sludge
[noun]
a thick, muddy, or viscous mixture, often consisting of liquid and solid components, such as sewage or industrial waste
soot
[noun]
a black, powdery or flaky substance consisting largely of carbon, produced by incomplete combustion of organic matter, often found in the form of fine particles in smoke
detritus
[noun]
waste or debris produced by the disintegration or decomposition of organic or inorganic matter
polyethylene terephthalate
[noun]
a durable and lightweight plastic widely used for making bottles and food containers due to its strength and recyclability
hazmat suit
[noun]
a protective garment worn by workers to safeguard against exposure to hazardous substances or environments
fallout
[noun]
the descent of airborne particles, such as dust or debris, after a nuclear explosion or similar event
asbestos
[noun]
a soft greyish substance that is resistant to fire and heat and was previously used in the buildings, clothing, etc.
particulate
[noun]
a small, discrete particle or substance, especially one suspended in air, such as dust, pollen, or soot
catalytic converter
[noun]
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
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