smog
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Definition
A type of air pollution that looks like a thick fog, caused when smoke and gases from cars and factories mix with the air.
Usage & Nuances
'Smog' is a blend of 'smoke' and 'fog', mostly used in environmental discussions or news. Common phrases: 'heavy smog', 'smog alert', or 'smog level'. Refers to visible air pollution, often in big cities.
Spanish: esmog - niebla tóxicaPortuguese (BR): smog - névoa tóxicaPortuguese (PT): smog - nevoeiro poluenteChinese (Simplified): 雾霾Chinese (Traditional): 霧霾Hindi: स्मॉग - धुएँ और धुंध का मिश्रणArabic: ضباب دخانيBengali: স্মগRussian: смогJapanese: スモッグVietnamese: khói mùKorean: 스모그Turkish: smog - dumanlı sisUrdu: سموگIndonesian: asap kabut
Example Sentences
Many big cities have problems with smog.
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On days with heavy smog, you can barely see the buildings downtown.
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Factory emissions are a big reason for the smog in this area.
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The government issued a smog alert due to poor air quality.
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There was a lot of smog over the city this morning.
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Breathing smog can cause health problems.
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