El gas d'efecte hivernacle
Example: El gas d'efecte hivernacle contribueix a l'escalfament global.
Definition
"El gas d'efecte hivernacle" refers to any gas in the Earth's atmosphere that traps heat, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming. These gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, play a significant role in climate change by preventing heat from escaping into space.
Etymology
The term "el gas d'efecte hivernacle" comes from Catalan, where 'gas' means gas, 'efecte' means effect, and 'hivernacle' means greenhouse. The phrase literally translates to 'greenhouse effect gas,' highlighting how these gases trap heat similarly to how a greenhouse warms its interior.
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"El gas d'efecte hivernacle" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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