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volume

1. the amount of space that a substance or object occupies, or that is enclosed within a container 2. an amount or quantity of something, especially when great

fraction

a small or tiny part, amount, or proportion of something

density

the quality of being dense 2. the degree to which something is dense

acidity

the level of acid in substances such as water, soil, or wine

alkalinity

the amount or level of an alkali (= a substance with the opposite effect or chemical behaviour to an acid) in a substance

acidification

the action or process of making or becoming acidic

carbonate

1. a salt containing carbon and oxygen together with another chemical 2, a salt containing the anion HCO3

silicate

any of a large number of common minerals formed of silica, oxygen, and one or more other elements

molecule

a group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction

salt marsh

an area of coastal grassland that is regularly flooded by seawater

meadow

a piece of grassland, especially one used for hay

mangrove

a tree or shrub which grows in tidal, chiefly tropical, coastal swamps, having numerous tangled roots that grow above ground and form dense thickets

seagrass

a grasslike plant that lives in or close to the sea, especially eelgrass

Sargassum

a brown seaweed with berrylike air bladders, typically forming large floating masses

phytoplankton

plankton consisting of microscopic plants

nutrient

a substance that provides nourishment essential for the maintenance of life and for growth

ocean floor

the bottom surface of the sea

upwelling

an instance or amount of seawater, magma, or other liquid rising up

the food web

the relationship between all the living things in a particular area, when thinking about how they eat each other

to sink

to go down below the surface of something, especially of a liquid; to become submerged

to float

to stay on the surface of a liquid and not sink

to remain

to continue to exist, especially after other similar people or things have ceased to do so

to remove

to take (something) away or off from the position occupied 2. to abolish or get rid of

to diffuse

o (cause a gas or liquid to) spread through or into a surrounding substance by mixing with it

to sequester

to separate and store a harmful substance such as carbon dioxide in a way that keeps it safe

to accelerate

1. (especially of a vehicle) to begin to move more quickly 2. to increase in rate, amount, or extent

to counteract

to act against (something) in order to reduce its force or neutralize it

to boost

to improve or increase something

to reverse

1. to make something the opposite of what it was before 2. to move backwards

to feed

(especially of an animal or baby) to take food; to eat something

to digest

to break down (food) in the alimentary canal into substances that can be absorbed and used by the body

to photosynthesise

(of a plant) to synthesize sugars or other substances by means of photosynthesis

to fuel

1. to provide power to something 2. to increase a feeling or a type of behaviour or make it stronger

to recycle

to use a special industrial process in order to make materials and products ready to be used again

to convert

to (be able to) change from one form to another

to avert

to prevent something bad from happening

to avert

to prevent something bad from happening

to lock up

to enclose or shut in by locking or fastening a door, lid, etc

to restore

to return (someone or something) to a former condition, place, or position

to saturate

to cause (something) to become thoroughly soaked with water or other liquid so that no more can be absorbed

complex

difficult to understand or find an answer to because of having many different parts

significant

1. sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy 2. having a particular meaning; indicative of something

abundant

existing or available in large quantities

saturated

holding as much water or moisture as can be absorbed; thoroughly soaked

isolated

isolated

isolated

far away from other places, buildings, or people; remote

alkaline

having the properties of an alkali, or containing alkali; having a pH greater than 7

acidic

having the properties of an acid, or containing acid; having a pH below 7

marine

relating to or found in the sea

coastal

of or near a coast

inaccessible

unable to be reached

obfity

abundant

sekwestracja / izolować / konfiskować

sequestering

oceanic carbon pump

processes that transfer carbon dioxide (C O 2 𝐶 𝑂 2 ) from the atmosphere and surface ocean into the deep ocean and seafloor sediments

ingerencja

interference

infradźwięk

infrasound

wiarygodny

credible

nudności, mdłości

nausea

szum w uszach

tinnitus

przypisywalny

attributable

Łączny

Cumulative

prędkości

velocities

pływowy

tidal

zużywać

exert

to deploy

1. to use something or someone, especially in an effective way 2. to move (equipment or troops) into position for (military) action

to decommission

1. to withdraw (something, especially weapons or military equipment) from service 2. to make (a nuclear reactor) inoperative and dismantle it safely

to break down

1. to separate, or to separate something, into smaller parts or groups 1. (of a machine or motor vehicle) to suddenly cease to function

to dispose of

to get rid of by throwing away or giving or selling to someone else

to perceive

to become aware of (something) by the use of one of the senses, especially that of sight

to run

1. (of a person) to be in charge of; manage 2. (of a system, organization, or plan) to operate or proceed in a particular way

to maintain

to keep (a building, machine, or road) in good condition by checking or repairing it regularly

to contribute

1. to help to cause or bring about 2. to give (something, especially money) in order to help achieve or provide something

[to mitigate

to make (something bad) less severe, serious, or painful

[to decarbonize

to reduce the amount of gaseous carbon compounds released in or as a result of (an environment or process)

to chop

1. to cut (something) into pieces with repeated sharp blows of an axe or knife 2. to remove something by cutting

to grind

to reduce (something) to small particles or powder by crushing it

to scatter

1. to throw in various random directions 2. to cover (a surface) with objects thrown or spread randomly over it

to excavate

to dig out material from (the ground)

to bury

1. to put or hide underground 2. to place (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb, usually with funeral rites

to get rid of

to take action so as to be free of (a troublesome or unwanted person or thing)

to clear

to remove an obstruction or unwanted item or items from 2. to become free of cloud or rain

to reuse

to use again or more than once

to manufacture

to make (something) on a large scale using machinery

to pop up

to appear or occur suddenly

to power

to supply (a device) with mechanical or electrical energy

pracować w sposób zorganizowany i aktywny na rzecz określonego celu, zazwyczaj politycznego lub społecznego

to work in an organized and active way towards a particular goal, typically a political or social one

to flourish

. to develop rapidly and successfully 2. (of a living organism) to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly congenial environment

to pioneer

to develop or be the first to use or apply (a new method, area of knowledge, or activity)

to beat

. to defeat (someone) in a game or other competitive situation 2. to strike (a person or an animal) repeatedly and violently so as to hurt or injure them, typically with an implement such as a club or whip

to set up

1. to establish a business, institution, or other organization 2. to place or erect something in position

to withstand

to remain undamaged or unaffected by; to resist

to stick to

1. to adhere to a commitment, belief, or rule 2. to continue or confine oneself to doing or using a particular thing

to scale up

to increase something in size, number or extent, especially by a constant proportion across the board

remote

(of a place) situated far from the main centres of population; distant

rural

in, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town

urban

in, relating to, or characteristic of a town or city

offshore

situated at sea some distance from the shore

worldwide

extending or reaching throughout the world

sustainable

conserving an ecological balance by avoiding depletion of natural resources 2. able to be maintained at a certain rate or level

undeniable

unable to be denied or disputed

wooden

made of wood

noticeable

easily seen or noticed; clear or apparent

cost‑effective

effective or productive in relation to its cost

ultimately

1. finally; in the end 2. at the most basic level

temporarily

for a limited period of time; not permanently

approximately

used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact; roughly

entirely

completely (often used for emphasis)

successfully

in a way that accomplishes a desired aim or result

unwittingly

without being aware; unintentionally

obviously

in a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly

urgently

in a way which requires immediate action or attention

currently

at the present time

actually

actually

community

a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common

start‑up

a newly established business

venue

the place where something happens, especially an organized event such as a concert, conference, or sports competition

credential

1. a document proving a person's identity or qualifications 2. a qualification, achievement, quality, or aspect of a person's background, especially when used to indicate their suitability for something

output

the amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry

boom

a period of great prosperity or rapid economic growth

manufacturing

the making of articles on a large scale using machinery; industrial production

grazing

(of cattle, sheep, etc.) eating grass in a field

resistance

1. the refusal to accept or comply with something 2. the use of force or violence to oppose someone or something

contribution

the part played by a person or thing in bringing about a result or helping something to advance

incentive

a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something

downside

the negative aspect of something otherwise regarded as good or desirable

blow

1. a sudden shock or disappointment 2. a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object

rub

1. the central problem or difficulty in a situation 2. an act of rubbing

decline

a gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value

impact

1. a marked effect or influence 2. the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another

disposal

the action or process of getting rid of something

approach

1. a way of dealing with a situation or problem 2. the action of coming near or nearer to someone or something in distance or time

survey

an investigation of the opinions or experience of a group of people, based on a series of questions

capacity

1. the maximum amount that something can contain 2. the ability or power to do or understand something

waste

unwanted matter or material of any type, especially what is left after useful substances or parts have been removed

pollutant

a substance that pollutes something, especially water or the atmosphere

landfill

1. a place where garbage is buried 2. the disposal of waste material by burying it, especially as a method of filling in and reclaiming excavated pits

sanctuary

a place where birds or animals can live and be protected, especially from being hunted or dangerous conditions; a nature reserve

concrete

a building material made from a mixture of broken stone or gravel, sand, cement, and water, which can be spread or poured into moulds and forms a mass resembling stone on hardening

wood

the hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub, used for fuel or timber

composite

1. a composite constructional material 2. a thing made up of several parts or elements

fibre

1. a thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed 2. a substance formed of fibres

pellet

a small, rounded, compressed mass of a substance 2. a piece of small shot or other lightweight bullet

wire

metal drawn out into the form of a thin flexible thread or rod

carbon footprint

the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of the activities of a particular individual, organization, or community

service road

a subsidiary road running parallel to a main road and giving access to houses, shops, or businesses

converter station

a specialised type of substation which forms the terminal equipment for a high-voltage direct current transmission line (HVDC). It

bottom trawling

a method of fishing that involves dragging heavy weighted nets across the sea floor, in an effort to catch fish. It's a favoured method by commercial fishing companies because it can catch large quantities of product in one go.

carbon fibre

thin, strong crystalline filaments of carbon used to strengthen materials which gets its strength when twisted together like yarn.

fiberglass

a strong, light material made by twisting together small threads of glass and plastic, used especially for structures such as cars and boats

epoxy resin

a type of strong glue for sticking things together and covering surfaces

wildlife

wild animals collectively; the native fauna (and sometimes flora) of a region

sea life

the plants, animals and other organisms that live in the salt water of the sea or ocean, or the brackish water of coastal estuaries

shellfish

sea creatures that live in shells and are eaten as food (such as lobsters, crabs and oysters)

device

a thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment

vessel

a ship or large boat

plane

a vehicle designed for air travel, with wings and one or more engines

blade

the flat, wide section of an implement or device such as an oar or a propeller

propeller

a mechanical device for propelling a boat or aircraft, consisting of a revolving shaft with two or more broad, angled blades attached to it

shaft

a long cylindrical rotating rod for the transmission of motive power in a machine

engine

a machine with moving parts that converts power into motion.

coil

a length of something wound in a joined sequence of concentric rings

path

. a way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading 2. the course or direction in which a person or thing is moving

diameter

a straight line passing from side to side through the centre of a body or figure, especially a circle or sphere

principle

a basic idea or rule that explains or controls how something happens or works

adoption

the action or fact of choosing to take up, follow, or use something

consumption

the action of using up a resource

rotation

the action of rotating about an axis or centre

investment

the action or process of investing money for profit

mining

the process or industry of obtaining coal or other minerals from a mine

drilling

the action of sinking a borehole in order to obtain oil or water.

shoreline

the line along which a large body of water meets the land

to drop

1. to fall vertically 2. to decrease

to blow

1. (of wind) to move creating an air current 2. (of a person) to force air through the mouth into (an instrument or device) in order to make a sound

to dril

1. to make a hole in (something) by boring with a drill 2. to sink a borehole in order to obtain oil or water

to spin

to turn or cause to turn or whirl round quickly

to expand

to become or make larger or more extensive

to fuse

to join or blend to form a single entity

to double

to become twice as much or as many

to develop

to invent something or bring something such as a product or service into existence

to boil down to

o have a particular thing as the main or central part

annual

1. occurring once every year 2. calculated over or covering a period of a year

second‑hand

1. (of goods) having had a previous owner; not new 2. (of information or experience) accepted on another's authority and not from original investigation

commercial

having profit rather than artistic or other value as a primary aim

time‑lapse

denoting the photographic technique of taking a sequence of frames at set intervals to record changes that take place slowly over time. When the frames are shown at normal speed the action seems much faster

consistent

1. (of an argument or set of ideas) not containing any logical contradictions 2. unchanging in nature, standard, or effect over time

constant

1. happening a lot all the time 2. staying the same, or not getting less or more

giant

extremely large

. o dużym znaczeniu, rozmiarze lub wartości 2. dotyczący istotnych elementów czegoś

. of considerable importance, size, or worth 2. concerning the essentials of something

impressive

causing someone to feel admiration and respect

entire

whole or complete; with nothing missing

study

a detailed investigation and analysis of a subject or situation

research

the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions

magnitude

1. the great size or extent of something 2. great importance

to amount to

. to come to be (the total) when added together 2. to be regarded or classified as; be the equivalent of

to quit

to stop or discontinue (an action or activity)

wasteful

(of a person, action, or process) using something of value carelessly, senselessly or extravagantly

informed

(of a decision or judgement) based on an understanding of the facts of the situation

main

chief in size, extent, or importance; principal; leading

treaty

a formally made and ratified agreement between states

element

each of more than a hundred substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and which are primary constituents of matter

to operate

. (of a person) to control the functioning of (a machine, process, or system) 2. (of a machine, process, or system) to function in a specific manner 3. to manage (a business)

to outweight

to be heavier, greater, or more significant than

to distinguish

o recognize or treat (somebody or something) as different