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Topic: Environment

pollutive

IPA: /pəˈluːtɪv/

KK: /pəˈluːtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Something that causes harm to the environment by introducing pollutants.

Example: The factory was fined for its pollutive practices that harmed the local river.

polybag

IPA: /ˈpɒliˌbæɡ/

KK: /ˈpɑliˌbæɡ/

noun

Definition: A type of plastic bag that is used to hold and package several items together, often used for small publications that might otherwise be loose in a newspaper or magazine.

Example: The newspaper included a polybag to keep the special supplements together.

polybagged

IPA: /ˈpɒliˌbæɡd/

KK: /ˈpɑliˌbægd/

adjective

Definition: Describing items that are packaged together in a plastic bag, often used for storage or sale.

Example: The toys were polybagged to keep them organized and protected.

polystyrene

IPA: //ˌpɒlɪˈstaɪriːn//

KK: /pɑːlɪˈstaɪriːn/

noun

Definition: A type of plastic that is hard and can be shaped into different forms, often used for making containers, insulation, and packaging materials.

Example: The cups were made of polystyrene, making them lightweight and easy to carry.

polythene

IPA: //ˈpɒlɪθiːn//

KK: /ˈpɒlɪθiːn/

noun

Definition: A type of plastic that is used for making bags, containers, and other items.

Example: The grocery store uses polythene bags for packaging.

pond

IPA: /pɒnd/

KK: /pɑnd/

noun

Definition: A small area of water that is usually shallow and smaller than a lake.

Example: The children played by the pond, skipping stones across the water.

verb

Definition: To create a small body of water by blocking or collecting water.

Example: They decided to pond the area to create a habitat for local wildlife.

ponding

IPA: /ˈpɒndɪŋ/

KK: /pɑndɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The buildup of water in low areas that stays there for a long time after it rains, especially when the ground is dry enough to absorb it.

Example: After the heavy rain, there was significant ponding in the fields, making it difficult for farmers to work.

verb

Definition: To create or form a pond, which is a small body of still water.

Example: The workers are ponding the area to create a new habitat for wildlife.

population

IPA: /ˌpɒp.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

KK: /pɑˈpjuːleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The total number of people living in a certain area or the group of individuals of the same species in a specific environment.

Example: The population of the city has grown significantly over the last decade.

postconsumer

IPA: //ˌpoʊstkənˈsjuːmər//

KK: /ˈpoʊstkənˌsjuːmər/

adjective

Definition: Relating to products that have been used by consumers and then recycled for reuse.

Example: The company produces paper from postconsumer waste to help reduce environmental impact.

potability

IPA: /pəˈtɒb.ɪl.ɪ.ti/

KK: /pəˈtɑːbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of water or other liquids that makes them safe to drink.

Example: The potability of the water in this area has been tested and found to be safe.

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