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toxic dumpsite

/ˈtɒksɪk ˈdʌmpˌsaɪt/

Traducción: Lugar donde se depositan desechos peligrosos, especialmente químicos o industriales tóxicos, a menudo de forma ilegal o sin el adecuado aislamiento, lo que genera riesgos ambientales y amenazas para la salud.

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/ˈtɒksɪk ˈdʌmpˌsaɪt/C1formaltechnical
  • esLugar donde se depositan desechos peligrosos, especialmente químicos o industriales tóxicos, a menudo de forma ilegal o sin el adecuado aislamiento, lo que genera riesgos ambientales y amenazas para la salud.

A location where hazardous waste materials, especially chemical or industrial toxins, are disposed of, often illegally or without proper containment, posing environmental and health risks.

  1. Hazardous waste locationB2formal

    A designated area where toxic or hazardous waste materials are disposed of, often causing environmental pollution.

    esVertedero de residuos tóxicos

    • The government closed the toxic dumpsite after it contaminated the groundwater.
    • Residents protested against the new toxic dumpsite near their homes.
    • Cleaning up a toxic dumpsite requires specialized equipment and expertise.