Environmental Health Terms

noun the quality or state of being unhealthful or unsanitary

• The insalubrity of the living conditions in the slums was a major concern for public health officials.
• The insalubrity of that restaurant's kitchen is why I never eat there.
• I can't believe the insalubrity of that public restroom, it's disgusting.
• The insalubrity of the company's ethics was revealed in the recent scandal.

noun a feeling of annoyance or anger caused by something that is bothersome or unpleasant

• The constant noise from the construction site caused a great deal of irritation among the residents.
• Her constant nagging is starting to become a source of irritation for me.
• I can't stand that guy, he's such an irritation.
• The unresolved issue between them was like a lingering irritation that never seemed to go away.

adjective causing annoyance or nuisance; harmful or destructive

• The pestiferous insects were causing damage to the crops.
• Those pestiferous bugs are really annoying.
• I can't stand those pestiferous critters!
• The pestiferous rumors spread like wildfire throughout the town.

noun The state of well-being and good health associated with being near bodies of water, such as the ocean or a lake

• Blue health initiatives focus on promoting physical and mental well-being through environmental conservation.
• I heard that taking part in blue health activities like swimming and surfing can really improve your mood.
• I'm all about that blue health life - nothing beats a day at the beach for clearing your mind.
• Just like how the ocean's vastness can calm the mind, blue health practices aim to bring a sense of peace and tranquility to our lives.

noun a substance that disrupts the normal function of hormones and can lead to weight gain

• The researchers studied the effects of the obesogen on the participants' metabolism.
• I heard that there are certain chemicals in our environment that act as obesogens.
• Dude, stay away from that stuff, it's like a total obesogen!
• The fast food industry is often referred to as the obesogen of modern society.