Pollution: English Vocabulary List

the release of gas, radiation, or other substances into the air or environment

"Car emissions pollute the air."

"Emission refers to the discharge of gases or other substances into the atmosphere"

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

"Please do not drop litter."

"Litter is waste that people dispose of improperly in public places"

a designated site where garbage and refuse are deposited and often processed

"The dump is full."

"The city council is considering a new location for the municipal dump to reduce odor complaints."

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

"Workers wear protective suits when handling any dangerous chemical in the lab."

"The laboratory experiment involved mixing several different chemicals to observe their reactions."