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sewer gas

/ˈsuːər ɡæs/

Tradução: Mistura de gases tóxicos e não tóxicos que se formam e se acumulam em sistemas de esgoto, geralmente com odor desagradável e risco potencial à saúde.

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/ˈsuːər ɡæs/C1formaltechnical
  • ptMistura de gases tóxicos e não tóxicos que se formam e se acumulam em sistemas de esgoto, geralmente com odor desagradável e risco potencial à saúde.

A mixture of toxic and nontoxic gases produced and collected in sewage systems, often characterized by a foul odor and potential health hazards.

  1. Decomposing waste gasC1formal

    A complex mixture of toxic and nontoxic gases produced and collected in sewage systems by the decomposition of organic household or industrial wastes.

    ptGás de esgoto

    • The plumber detected a strong smell of sewer gas in the basement.
    • Exposure to sewer gas can cause headaches and dizziness.
    • Proper ventilation is essential to prevent sewer gas buildup.