Smog: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ซ๏ธ
smog
[ smษษก ]
air pollution
Smog is a type of air pollution that is a mixture of smoke and fog. It is typically found in urban areas with high levels of vehicle emissions and industrial activity.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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smog |
Used to describe a mix of smoke and fog, particularly in urban areas with high levels of air pollution.
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pollution |
Used to describe the presence of harmful substances in the environment, particularly in the air. Often discussed in environmental contexts.
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haze |
Describes a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, often caused by heat or pollution. Less dense than fog.
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fog |
Refers to a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere, usually reducing visibility. Often found in natural settings.
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Examples of usage
- The city was covered in a thick blanket of smog, making it difficult to breathe.
- The government issued a health warning due to the high levels of smog in the air.
Translations
Translations of the word "smog" in other languages:
๐ต๐น smog
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคฎเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Smog
๐ฎ๐ฉ kabut asap
๐บ๐ฆ ัะผะพะณ
๐ต๐ฑ smog
๐ฏ๐ต ในใขใใฐ
๐ซ๐ท smog
๐ช๐ธ smog
๐น๐ท duman
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค๋ชจ๊ทธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุถุจุงุจ ุงูุฏุฎุงูู
๐จ๐ฟ smog
๐ธ๐ฐ smog
๐จ๐ณ ้พ้พ
๐ธ๐ฎ smog
๐ฎ๐ธ reykjarmรณรฐa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฏััะฝ ัาฑะผะฐะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ duman
๐ฒ๐ฝ smog
Etymology
The word 'smog' is a combination of the words 'smoke' and 'fog'. It was first used in the early 20th century to describe the hazy mixture of smoke and fog that often covered industrial cities. Smog became a serious environmental issue in the mid-20th century with the rise of industrialization and increased vehicle emissions.
See also: smoke, smoked, smokescreen, smoking, smoky.