El gas de efecto invernadero
Example: El gas de efecto invernadero contribuye al calentamiento global.
Definition
"El gas de efecto invernadero" refers to gases in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming. These gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, absorb infrared radiation, leading to an increase in the planet's surface temperature.
Etymology
The term "el gas de efecto invernadero" literally translates to 'greenhouse effect gas' in English. It combines 'gas' with 'efecto invernadero' (greenhouse effect), named after the way greenhouses trap heat. This phrase emerged in environmental science to describe gases responsible for warming the Earth, drawing an analogy to the warming effect inside a greenhouse.
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"El gas de efecto invernadero" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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