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swahili [noun]

Taka za sumu

Maana (Definition)

Harmful chemical, biological, or industrial waste materials that pose severe health risks.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

hazardous toxic waste / chemical biohazard refuse

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

toxic waste

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Environmental Science
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Kiwanda kilipigwa faini kwa kutupa taka za sumu mtoni."

Translation: The factory was fined for discharging hazardous toxic waste into the river.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Athari za mazingiraAfyaTaka
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