Meaning: the process of planting trees in an area where there were no trees

Part of speech: noun

Example: Afforestation helps combat climate change.

Category: Environment › Forestry

Synonyms:

• reforestation
• tree planting

Meaning: The condition of the air in terms of pollution and cleanliness.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The air quality in the city improved after the new regulations.

Category: Environment › Pollution

Meaning: A day dedicated to planting trees.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We celebrate Arbor Day by planting new trees.

Category: Environment › Conservation

Synonyms: tree planting day

Meaning: A container for collecting used glass bottles for recycling.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We took our empty bottles to the bottle bank.

Category: Environment › Recycling

Synonyms: recycling bin

Meaning: previously developed land that may be contaminated

Part of speech: noun

Example: The city plans to redevelop the brownfield site.

Category: Environment

Synonyms: contaminated land

Meaning: Permits that allow the holder to emit a certain amount of carbon dioxide.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Companies buy carbon credits to offset their emissions.

Category: Environment

Synonyms: emission credits

Meaning: An area from which water is collected, especially for a reservoir.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The catchment area for the reservoir is crucial for water supply.

Category: Environment › Water Management

Synonyms: drainage basin

Meaning: The area from which rainfall flows into a river or reservoir.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The catchment area is vital for maintaining water levels.

Category: Environment › Water Management

Synonyms: drainage area

Meaning: Capable of being broken down or decomposed by natural processes.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: These bags are made from degradable materials.

Category: Environment › Waste Management

Synonyms: biodegradable

Antonyms: non-degradable

Meaning: The process of degrading or being degraded.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The degradation of the environment is a serious issue.

Category: Environment › Ecology

Synonyms:

• decline
• deterioration

Antonyms:

• improvement
• advancement

Meaning: To lower in quality or value.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Pollution can degrade air quality.

Category: Environment › Pollution

Synonyms:

• deteriorate
• decline

Antonyms:

• improve
• enhance

Meaning: To remove mud, dirt, or other material from the bottom of a body of water.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They need to dredge the river to keep it navigable.

Category: Environment › Water Management

Synonyms:

• excavate
• remove

Meaning: Having no moisture left; completely dry.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The river was dried-up after the long drought.

Category: Environment › Water Management

Synonyms:

• desiccated
• parched

Antonyms:

• wet
• moist

Meaning: To unload or dispose of something, often waste.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They decided to dump the old furniture.

Category: Environment › Waste Management

Synonyms:

• discard
• dispose

Antonyms:

• keep
• retain

Meaning: A container for discarded items or waste.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The store has a dump bin for clearance items.

Category: Environment › Waste Management

Synonyms:

• trash bin
• waste container

Meaning: The act of unloading or disposing of waste materials.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Illegal dumping can harm the environment.

Category: Environment › Waste Management

Synonyms:

• disposal
• discarding

Meaning: A place where waste is dumped or discarded.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The old factory became a dumping ground for trash.

Category: Environment › Waste Management

Synonyms:

• landfill
• waste site

Meaning: A large container for waste, often used in construction or commercial settings.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They rented a Dumpster for the renovation project.

Category: Environment › Waste Management

Synonyms:

• waste container
• trash bin

Meaning: An area affected by severe drought and soil erosion.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Dust Bowl of the 1930s devastated many farms.

Category: Environment › Climate

Synonyms: drought area

Meaning: A container for waste or garbage.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Please throw the trash in the dustbin.

Category: Environment › Waste Management

Synonyms:

• garbage can
• trash can

Meaning: A vehicle used for collecting waste.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The dustcart comes every Tuesday to pick up the trash.

Category: Environment › Waste Management

Synonyms: garbage truck

Meaning: A person who collects garbage.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The dustman came early to pick up the trash.

Category: Environment › Waste Management

Synonyms: garbage collector

Meaning: A prefix meaning relating to the environment or ecology.

Part of speech: prefix

Example: Eco-friendly products are becoming more popular.

Category: Environment

Meaning: The destruction of the natural environment.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Deforestation is a form of eco-cide.

Category: Environment

Synonyms:

• environmental destruction
• ecocide

Meaning: Not harmful to the environment; sustainable.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Using eco-friendly products helps protect the planet.

Category: Environment

Synonyms:

• green
• sustainable

Antonyms:

• harmful
• polluting

Meaning: Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The factory was fined for releasing effluent into the river.

Category: Environment › Pollution

Synonyms:

• wastewater
• sewage

Meaning: Having a musty or stale smell.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The frowsty room needed fresh air.

Category: Environment

Synonyms:

• musty
• stale

Meaning: A warm, humid atmosphere that is often unpleasant.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The fug in the room made it hard to breathe.

Category: Environment

Synonyms:

• mugginess
• staleness

Meaning: Waste material; trash.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Please take out the garbage.

Category: Environment › Waste Management

Synonyms:

• trash
• rubbish

Meaning: A container for holding garbage.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He threw the trash in the garbage can.

Category: Environment › Waste Management

Synonyms:

• trash can
• bin

Meaning: A person who collects garbage for disposal.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The garbage collector comes every Tuesday.

Category: Environment › Waste Management

Synonyms:

• waste collector
• sanitation worker

Meaning: A person who collects garbage from homes and businesses.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The garbage man waved as he drove by.

Category: Environment › Waste Management

Synonyms:

• waste collector
• sanitation worker

Meaning: The process of making something more environmentally friendly.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Greening the city involves planting more trees.

Category: Environment › Sustainability

Synonyms: sustainability

Meaning: A site for the disposal of waste materials by burying them.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The city opened a new landfill for garbage.

Category: Environment › Waste Management

Synonyms: dump

Meaning: Trash or waste that is left in public places.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The park was full of litter after the festival.

Category: Environment › Waste Management

Synonyms: garbage

Meaning: A container for collecting litter or trash.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Please throw your trash in the litter bin.

Category: Environment › Waste Management

Synonyms: trash can

Meaning: A harmful or unhealthy atmosphere or influence.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The miasma of pollution hung over the city.

Category: Environment

Meaning: The place where water or sewage flows out of a pipe or channel.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The outfall of the river was polluted.

Category: Environment

Synonyms:

• discharge
• outlet

Meaning: A substance that pollutes the environment.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Carbon dioxide is a major pollutant contributing to climate change.

Category: Environment › Pollution

Synonyms:

• contaminant
• toxin

Meaning: To make something dirty or harmful to the environment.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Factories can pollute the air with emissions.

Category: Environment

Synonyms:

• contaminate
• taint