Environmental Impact

noun a type of nuclear weapon that uses nuclear fusion to release a huge amount of energy

• The hydrogen bomb is a thermonuclear weapon that uses fusion reactions to produce a powerful explosion.
• Did you know that the hydrogen bomb is even more powerful than the atomic bomb?
• They say the hydrogen bomb is like the big daddy of all bombs.
• Her anger was like a hydrogen bomb, ready to explode at any moment.

noun a type of power generation that uses nuclear reactions to produce electricity

• The government is investing in nuclear power as a sustainable energy source.
• Some people believe that nuclear power is the future of clean energy.
• Nuclear power is the bomb when it comes to generating electricity.
• The company's new marketing strategy is like nuclear power - powerful and efficient.

noun a fast-flowing and turbulent part of a river

adjective used to describe something related to or characteristic of rapids

• The rafting guide warned us about the dangerous rapids ahead.
• Hold on tight, we're about to hit some crazy rapids!
• Those rapids were gnarly, dude!
• Navigating through life's challenges can feel like riding turbulent rapids.

adjective showing a lack of caution or concern for the consequences of one's actions; rash

• The reckless driver caused a serious accident on the highway.
• She's always been a bit reckless with her money, spending it on impulse buys.
• He's a reckless daredevil, always pushing the limits with his stunts.
• Her reckless behavior in relationships always leads to heartbreak.

noun a disposable item, typically intended to be discarded after use

adjective describing something that is easily discarded or disposable

• The throwaway culture is detrimental to the environment.
• I just use throwaway containers for my lunch.
• I found this cool throwaway camera at the thrift store.
• She has a throwaway attitude towards relationships.

noun a single crop or plant grown in a large area, typically in agriculture or forestry

• The agricultural practice of monoculture involves planting large areas with the same crop.
• Growing only one type of crop in a field is called monoculture.
• Monoculture farming is like putting all your eggs in one basket.
• In a society that values diversity, monoculture can be seen as limiting and narrow-minded.

noun a product or item that is intended to be used only once before being thrown away

adjective describing a product or item that is intended to be used only once before being thrown away

• Many environmentalists advocate for the reduction of single-use plastics.
• Hey, remember to bring your reusable bag to the store so we can avoid using single-use ones.
• Using single-use items is so wasteful, let's try to be more eco-friendly.
• His disposable attitude towards relationships is like treating them as single-use items.

noun the cultivation of soil for agriculture

• The farmer practiced proper tillage techniques to prepare the soil for planting.
• Dad's out in the field doing some tillage before he plants the crops.
• I'm not a fan of all this tillage work, it's hard on my back.
• The author's words acted as tillage, cultivating new ideas in the minds of his readers.

noun a marketing technique in which a company promotes the perception that its products are healthy or environmentally friendly, when in reality they may not be

• The company was accused of engaging in leanwashing practices to make their products appear healthier than they actually were.
• I can't stand all this leanwashing in the media, just be honest about what's in the food!
• I'm so tired of these companies trying to pull the wool over our eyes with their leanwashing tactics.
• The politician's speech was a perfect example of leanwashing, trying to make their actions seem more positive than they actually were.

noun a type of fog that forms when warm, moist air moves over a cold surface and cools to its dew point, leading to condensation and fog formation

• Advection fog occurs when warm, moist air moves over a cool surface and condenses into fog.
• Advection fog is when fog happens because warm air meets a cold surface.
• Advection fog is like when the warm air gets all foggy because of the cold ground.
• The advection fog of confusion settled over the group as they tried to navigate the complex problem.

noun a term used in Indian English to refer to someone who is considered to be a newcomer or inexperienced in a particular field

• Afterwale is a term used in Indian cuisine to refer to dishes made with leftover food from previous meals.
• I always look forward to the afterwale dishes my mom makes with last night's dinner leftovers.
• Let's heat up some afterwale and binge-watch our favorite show tonight.
• The afterwale of the project was a new initiative that brought unexpected success.