toxic waste

• Déchets, souvent chimiques ou sous-produits industriels, qui sont nocifs ou toxiques pour les organismes vivants et l'environnement.

Waste materials, often chemical or industrial byproducts, that are harmful or poisonous to living organisms and the environment.

1. Hazardous chemical byproductB2formal

   Waste materials that are harmful or poisonous to living organisms and the environment, often produced by industrial processes.

   déchets toxiques

   • The factory was fined for illegally dumping toxic waste into the river.
   • Proper disposal of toxic waste is essential to prevent soil contamination.
   • The cleanup of the toxic waste site took several years.

2. Environmental pollution issueB2formal

   A term used in public discourse to refer to dangerous pollutants that pose a threat to ecosystems and public health.

   déchets toxiques

   • The government introduced stricter regulations on toxic waste management.
   • Activists protested against the storage of toxic waste near residential areas.
   • International treaties aim to reduce the export of toxic waste to developing countries.