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ædˈvɚs, ˈædˌvɚs

Something that has an adverse effect can be harmful, dangerous, or unfavorable.

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ˈɔltɚˌnet;(for adj.)ˈɔ:ltərnət

An alternate option is a different option.

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,baɪodɪ'ɡredəbl

Materials that are biodegradable break down naturally into substances that do not harm the environment.

b

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d

When something is boxed, it is inside a package.

c

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k

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tʃok

If you choke on something, it stops you from breathing.

c

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n

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kən'vinɪənt

When something is convenient, it saves you time or effort.

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dɪsˈkɑːrd

To discard something is to throw it away.

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'dɑlfɪn

A dolphin is a large sea mammal that breathes air.

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c

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a

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y

Ecologically means that something is done in a way that concerns living organisms and the environment.

f

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'fetl

Something that is fatal results in someone’s death.

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'ɪnsɪdəns

The number of times something happens is the incidence of the event.

m

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mju'nɪsɪpl

Municipal means that something belongs to a city or local government.

o

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'ovə'jʊs

Overuse occurs when something is utilized too many times.

p

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d

pɑnd

A pond is a freshwater body that is smaller than a lake.

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,ri'saɪkl

When you recycle an object, you use its parts to make something else.

r

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b

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,ri'juzəbl

An object that is reusable can be utilized over and over again.

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f

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d

When something is stuffed, it is pushed into a small space.

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'trædʒɪk

A tragic event causes sadness because it might involve death or suffering.

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'juːtəlaɪz

To utilize something is to use it for a specific purpose.

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wel

A whale is a very large mammal that lives in the ocean.

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