environmental engineering
US: /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛn(t)l ˌɛn(d)ʒəˈnɪrɪŋ/
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Definition of environmental engineering - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

scienceTECH.branch of engineering designing systems that protect nature and human healthTECH.
  • She decided to study environmental engineering at university.
  • Environmental engineering projects helped the city reduce water pollution.
  • He found a job in environmental engineering after completing his master’s degree.
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Expressions with environmental

environmental awarenessn.
knowledge and concern about how human actions affect nature and ecosystems
School programs aim to increase environmental awareness among students.
environmental damagen.
harm done to nature including air water land plants or animals
The factory leak caused serious environmental damage to the nearby river.
environmental healthn.
state of surroundings in relation to their impact on human wellbeing
Poor environmental health in the city contributed to rising asthma rates.
environmental impactn.
effect an action or project has on air water land and living things
The factory must reduce its environmental impact to meet new regulations.
environmental responsibilityn.
duty to act in ways that protect and respect the natural environment
The company emphasized its environmental responsibility in the annual sustainability report.
environmental activistn.
person who actively works to protect nature and reduce pollution
The environmental activist organized a march against the new coal plant.

Expressions with engineering

engineering schooln.
institution teaching engineering and technical subjects
She graduated from a prestigious engineering school.
financial engineeringn.
manipulation of financial figures to create misleading results
The company was accused of financial engineering to hide its debts..
engineering departmentn.
part of an organization that designs or maintains technical systems or products
The engineering department fixed the software bug affecting customer accounts.
engineering managern.
person who leads engineers and coordinates their technical projects and work
The engineering manager scheduled a meeting to review the product design.
engineering servicesn.
professional technical work done by engineers for clients or organizations
The company provides engineering services for bridge and tunnel projects.
engineering firmn.
company that provides planning and design services for technical projects
The engineering firm designed the new bridge for the city council.
structural engineeringn.
branch of engineering designing safe stable structures that carry forces
She decided to study structural engineering at university.
agricultural engineeringn.
branch of engineering that designs tools and systems for farming and food
She studied agricultural engineering to design better irrigation systems for dry regions.
construction engineeringn.
branch of engineering focused on planning and building structures and infrastructure
She decided to study construction engineering at university.
electronic engineeringn.
branch of engineering dealing with design of circuits devices and electronic systems
She decided to study electronic engineering at university.

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Terms with environmental engineering included in their meaning

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aerobic treatmentn.
environmental engineering
process using oxygen-loving microbes to break down waste in water or sludge
BEEacr.
acr: Biological and Environmental Engineering
field studying living things and the environment
NEERIacr.
acr: National Environmental Engineering Research Institute
research institute for environmental engineering in India
unit processn.
environmental engineering
step in treating waste

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  1. French:génie de l'environnement, ...
  2. German:Umweltingenieurwesen, ...
  3. Italian:ingegneria ambientale, ...
  4. Spanish:ingeniería ambiental, ...
  5. Portuguese:engenharia do ambiente, ...
  6. Chinese:环境工程, ...
  7. Japanese:環境工学, ...
  8. Arabic:الهَنْدَسَة البِيئِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַנְדָּסָה סְבִיבָתִית, ...
  10. Russian:экологическая инженерия, ...
  11. Ukrainian:екологічна інженерія, ...
  12. Hindi:पर्यावरण इंजीनियरिंग, ...

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