Environmental Remediation

6 words in this vocabulary list

verb to act in opposition to something in order to neutralize or eliminate its effect

  • The doctor prescribed medication to counteract the side effects of the treatment.
  • Eating healthy can help counteract the effects of a sedentary lifestyle.
  • Drinking lots of water can counteract a hangover.
  • His positive attitude helped counteract the negativity in the room.

noun a chemical compound often used as a disinfectant or bleaching agent

  • The dentist recommended using a peroxide-based mouthwash for better oral hygiene.
  • I accidentally spilled peroxide on my shirt while cleaning the bathroom.
  • I heard peroxide can lighten your hair if you leave it in for a while.
  • Adding a little peroxide to the situation might help bring out the truth.

noun a medical procedure or course of action designed to achieve a particular result

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  • The doctor prescribed a new treatment plan for the patient's condition.
  • I heard that the new treatment really helped with his back pain.
  • She swears by that new treatment for clearing up acne.
  • Education is often seen as the best treatment for ignorance.

verb to remove toxins or impurities from the body

adverb detoxify can be used as an adverb to describe how something is done

  • It is important to detoxify your body regularly to remove harmful toxins.
  • I heard that drinking lemon water can help detoxify your system.
  • I'm going on a juice cleanse to detoxify after all the junk food I ate.
  • Sometimes we need to detoxify our minds from negative thoughts and emotions.

noun a genus of grasses native to North America and Eurasia

  • The aeluropus grass species is commonly found in coastal regions.
  • I spotted some aeluropus grass growing near the beach.
  • Check out that funky aeluropus grass by the shore!
  • The aeluropus grass swayed in the breeze like a graceful dancer.

noun aerogel

  • Aerogel is a highly porous material with low density and thermal conductivity.
  • Have you heard about aerogel? It's this super lightweight material that's really good at insulating.
  • Aerogel is like the superhero of materials - light as a feather but strong as steel!
  • Her mind felt as light and insubstantial as aerogel, floating through abstract thoughts effortlessly.