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CEFR C1 Vocabulary - Lesson 29
Here you will learn some English words about the environment, such as "compost", "refine", "disposal", etc. prepared for C1 learners.
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biodegradable
[adjective]
(of an object) able to be broken down by living organisms such as bacteria, which is then safe for the environment
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
ecological
[adjective]
related to the connection between animals, plants, and humans and their environment
radioactive
[adjective]
containing or relating to a dangerous form of energy produced by nuclear reactions
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
to contaminate
[verb]
to make a place, substance, etc. dirty or harmful by adding dangerous material
to compost
[verb]
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
conservationist
[noun]
someone who makes efforts to protect the environment and wildlife from any type of harm
eco-anxiety
[noun]
a feeling of great worry regarding the current and future state of the environment threatened by humans
tanker
[noun]
a ship, aircraft, or road vehicle for carrying liquids, particularly crude oil or gas in large quantities
carbon monoxide
[noun]
an odorless, colorless, and poisonous gas that is produced from the burning of fossil fuels, which proves lethal in some cases
microplastic
[noun]
very small plastic pieces in the environment that originate from personal care products, clothing, etc. and the degradation of other plastic products
pylon
[noun]
a tall metal structure used for carrying high-voltage power lines above the ground
ozone layer
[noun]
a layer of gases in the earth's atmosphere that does not let the sun's ultraviolet radiation pass through
sanctuary
[noun]
an area for birds and animals to live and to be protected from dangerous conditions and being hunted
toll
[noun]
the number of people who have died or gotten injured because of a war, natural disaster, pandemic, etc.
tidal wave
[noun]
a very large ocean wave caused by a storm or an underwater earthquake that when hits the land causes a lot of destruction
herbicide
[noun]
a chemical substance that kills plants, used for destroying plants that are not wanted
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