a system or process used to cool, dehumidify, and sometimes purify the air in a space, making it more comfortable, especially in hot weather.
air-conditioning
20
to make something smaller in size, amount, degree, or intensity.
to reduce
5
a tool, machine, or piece of equipment that is designed for a specific purpose, often involving technology or mechanical functions
a device
10
a facility where materials, such as paper, plastic, glass, and metal, are collected, sorted, and processed to be reused or repurposed instead of being thrown away.
a recycling centre
25
to process used materials or products so they can be reused, rather than being thrown away as waste.
to recycle
5
a device used to control the flow of liquid, typically water, from a pipe.
a tap
15
to take something as your own, such as accepting or starting a new habit, idea, or practice.
to adopt
5
materials or resources that are not used properly and are discarded or lost, often unnecessarily.
waste
20
a resource that can be replaced naturally and is not used up, such as solar, wind, or water energy.
renewable
15
to use something too much or more than is necessary, often to the point of causing harm, damage, or loss of effectiveness.
to overuse
10
keep and store up (something, especially money) for future use.
to save
10
a system or device used to provide warmth in buildings, such as central heating.
heating
15
in place of or as a substitute for something. It indicates that one thing is being chosen or used rather than another.