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C1 Level Wordlist - The Environment

Here you will learn some English words about the environment, such as "compost", "refine", "disposal", etc. prepared for C1 learners.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
biodegradable
[Adjective]

(of an object) able to be broken down by living organisms such as bacteria, which is then safe for the environment

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carbon-neutral
[Adjective]

describing a state in which the carbon dioxide emission reaches zero or there is a balance between the amount of carbon dioxide emitted and absorbed

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zero-emission
[Adjective]

(of a vehicle) not producing gases harmful to the environment

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crude
[Adjective]

(of natural substances such as oil) unprocessed and in raw form

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ecological
[Adjective]

related to the connection between animals, plants, and humans and their environment

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radioactive
[Adjective]

containing or relating to a dangerous form of energy produced by nuclear reactions

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free-range
[Adjective]

related to a type of farming in which animals and birds can move around and eat freely, instead of being kept in a limited area

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to make a place, substance, etc. dirty or harmful by adding dangerous material

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to make decayed leaves, plants, or other organic waste into a mixture that can improve the soil's quality to help plants grow more quickly

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to dump
[Verb]

to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

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to refine
[Verb]

to remove unwanted or harmful substances from another substance

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to reuse
[Verb]

to use something once more, usually for a different purpose

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someone who makes efforts to protect the environment and wildlife from any type of harm

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a feeling of great worry regarding the current and future state of the environment threatened by humans

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disposal
[noun]

the act of getting rid of waste material

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dumper
[noun]

a truck with a container that can be elevated to unload waste material

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tanker
[noun]

a ship, aircraft, or road vehicle for carrying liquids, particularly crude oil or gas in large quantities

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logging
[noun]

the act of cutting down trees to use their wood

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an odorless, colorless, and poisonous gas that is produced from the burning of fossil fuels, which proves lethal in some cases

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very small plastic pieces in the environment that originate from personal care products, clothing, etc. and the degradation of other plastic products

Ex: Consumer awareness about reducing plastic waste is crucial in preventing the accumulation microplastics in the environment .
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pylon
[noun]

a tall metal structure used for carrying high-voltage power lines above the ground

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reactor
[noun]

a large machine or structure used for producing nuclear energy

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electricity that is produced from the power of water

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a layer of gases in the earth's atmosphere that does not let the sun's ultraviolet radiation pass through

Ex: International agreements like the Montreal Protocol aim to protect ozone layer by phasing out ozone-depleting substances .
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a device that converts the energy of the sun into electricity

Ex: solar cells on rooftops can reduce dependence on fossil fuels and lower electricity bills .
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sanctuary
[noun]

an area for birds and animals to live and to be protected from dangerous conditions and being hunted

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toll
[noun]

the number of people who have died or gotten injured because of a war, natural disaster, pandemic, etc.

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wildfire
[noun]

a large fire that spreads fast and causes much destruction

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a very large ocean wave caused by a storm or an underwater earthquake that when hits the land causes a lot of destruction

Ex: The force of tidal wave can cause widespread destruction to infrastructure and natural habitats along coastlines .
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herbicide
[noun]

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

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pollutant
[noun]

any substance that is harmful to the environment

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to completely disappear or cease to exist

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rot
[noun]

the process of being destroyed via natural causes

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oil rig
[noun]

a large facility used for drilling oil or gas from underground or under the sea

Ex: oil rig was damaged during the storm , causing an oil spill into the ocean .
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