noxious compounds
[ˈnɒk.ʃəs ˈkɒm.paʊndz]
noun phrasepl: noxious compounds
compostos nocivos
1. Chemical substances or mixtures that are harmful, poisonous, or injurious to health or the environment
The factory was fined for releasing noxious compounds into the river.
A fábrica foi multada por liberar compostos nocivos no rio.
2. Toxic or unpleasant substances that can cause damage to organisms or ecosystems
Air quality tests revealed dangerous levels of noxious compounds in the urban area.
Testes de qualidade do ar revelaram níveis perigosos de compostos nocivos na área urbana.
The term 'noxious compounds' is widely used in both Brazilian and American environmental, occupational health, and scientific contexts. In Brazil, it appears frequently in regulatory documents by ANVISA (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária) and environmental agencies. In the USA, it's common in EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) documentation and workplace safety regulations (OSHA). The term reflects growing environmental consciousness in both countries regarding industrial pollution and public health protection.
Related Idioms & Phrases
noxious compounds in the environment
exposure to noxious compounds
reduction of noxious compounds
noxious compounds emissions
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