Pollution

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun the act or process of reducing or lessening something, such as a nuisance or a problem

  • The government implemented an abatement plan to reduce pollution levels in the city.
  • The city council is working on an abatement strategy to clean up the streets.
  • We need to start an abatement project ASAP to fix this mess.
  • His apology was like an abatement for the hurt he caused.

noun a condition resulting from exposure to mercury, typically causing symptoms such as tremors, memory loss, and fatigue

  • Mercury poisoning is a serious health condition caused by exposure to high levels of mercury.
  • I heard that she got mercury poisoning from eating too much contaminated fish.
  • Dude, don't mess around with that stuff, you could end up with mercury poisoning!
  • His toxic behavior towards others can be likened to the effects of mercury poisoning on the body.

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.