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Air pollution

Breathe easier and understand the complexities of air pollution with our comprehensive flashcard set. Whether you're an environmental science student or a concerned citizen, these interactive flashcards help you grasp the science behind air quality and its impact on our health. Download the PDF or print on demand today.

  • air pollution
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    /ˈeə pəˌluː.ʃən/
    harmful substances in the air, often consisting of waste from vehicles or industry
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    มลพิษทางอากาศ
  • hazardous
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    /ˈhæz.ə.dəs/
    dangerous and involving risk, especially to someone's health
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    ที่เป็นอันตราย
  • air quality
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    /ɛə ˈkwɒlɪti/
    the degree to which the air in a particular place is pollution-free
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    คุณภาพอากาศ
  • particulate matter (pm)
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    /pəˈtɪkjʊlət ˈmætə/
    air pollution made of tiny solid or liquid particles like dust, soot, smoke and mist suspended in the air
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    ฝุ่นละออง
  • emissions
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    /iˈmɪʃ.ənz/
    an amount of a substance that is produced and sent out into the air that is harmful to the environment, especially carbon dioxide
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    การปล่อยมลพิษ
  • respiratory system
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    /rɪˈspɪr.ə.tər.i ˌsɪs.təm/
    the organs that make it possible for you to breathe
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    ระบบการหายใจ
  • smog
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    /smɒɡ/
    a mixture of smoke, gases and chemicals, especially in cities, that makes the atmosphere difficult to breathe and harmful for health
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    หมอกควัน
  • aerosol
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    /ˈeə.rə.sɒl/
    a mixture of particles and the liquid or gas that they are contained in, that can spread through the air
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    ละอองของเหลว
  • pollutant
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    /pəˈluː.tənt/
    a harmful substance that causes pollution
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    สารพิษ
  • airborne
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    /ˈeə.bɔːn/
    in the air, or carried by air or wind or by an aircraft
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    ลอยในอากาศ
  • haze
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    /heɪz/
    something such as heat or smoke in the air that makes it less clear, so that it is difficult to see well
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    เมฆหมอก
  • carcinogen
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    /kɑːˈsɪn.ə.dʒən/
    a substance that causes cancer
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    สารที่ก่อให้เกิดมะเร็ง
  • asthma
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    /ˈæs.mə/
    a medical condition that makes it difficult to breathe
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    โรคหอบหืด
  • cardiovascular disease
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    /ˌkɑːdiəʊˈvæskjʊlə dɪˈziːz/
    a type of disease that affects the heart or blood vessels
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    โรคหัวใจและหลอดเลือด
  • black carbon
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    /blæk ˈkɑːbən/
    particulate matter from incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and biomass, contributing to air pollution, respiratory issues and climate change
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    ผงฝุ่นเขม่าดำ
  • hazardous air pollutants (haps)
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    /ˈhæzədəs ɛə pəˈluːtənts/
    air pollutants that are known to cause cancer and other serious health impacts like respiratory and cardiovascular diseases
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    สารมลพิษทางอากาศที่เป็นสารอันตราย
  • fossil fuel
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    /ˈfɒs.əl ˌfjʊəl/
    fuels, such as gas, coal and oil, formed underground from plant and animal remains millions of years ago, releasing pollutants when burned, contributing to air pollution
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    เชื้อเพลิงฟอสซิล
  • exhaust
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    /ɪɡˈzɔːst/
    the waste gas from an engine, especially a car's, or the pipe the gas flows through
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    ไอเสีย
  • acid rain
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    /ˌæs.ɪd ˈreɪn/
    rain that contains large amounts of harmful chemicals as a result of burning substances such as coal and oil
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    ฝนกรด
  • air quality index (aqi)
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    /ɛə ˈkwɒlɪti ˈɪndɛks/
    a scale that reports daily how clean or polluted the air is, measuring levels of pollutants like PM2.5, ozone and nitrogen dioxide to assess health risks
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    ดัชนีคุณภาพอากาศ
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