landfill

• Substantivo que designa uma área de terra onde resíduos sólidos são depositados e enterrados, geralmente operada como forma de disposição final de lixo. Pode referir-se tanto ao local quanto ao material ali descartado.

A noun referring to a low-lying area that has been filled with waste or refuse, typically used for disposal.

1. Waste disposal siteB1formal

   A designated area where waste materials are buried under layers of soil to manage garbage.

   Aterro sanitário

   • The city transports its trash to a large landfill outside town.
   • Modern landfills are designed to prevent groundwater contamination.
   • Recycling programs help reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills.

   Sinônimosdumpgarbage dumprefuse heaprubbish dumpsanitary landfilltip

2. Filled low areaB2formal

   A low-lying area that has been filled with earth, rubble, or other materials to raise its level.

   Área aterrada

   • The park was built on a landfill that was once a swamp.
   • Engineers created a landfill to expand the land for construction.
   • The old quarry was converted into a landfill for building debris.

   Sinônimosfill