Noun
/dʌst kənˈtroʊl/
"Dust-control" refers to the methods and strategies employed to minimize the presence of dust in various environments, often for health, environmental, and aesthetic reasons. It is commonly used in contexts related to construction sites, industrial settings, and home maintenance.
This term is somewhat specialized, frequently appearing in written contexts such as industry reports, safety regulations, and environmental guidelines, but may also be used in oral discussions among professionals in related fields.
The construction crew implemented a strict dust-control policy to ensure the safety of the nearby residents.
Экипаж строительства внедрил строгую политику контроля пыли, чтобы обеспечить безопасность ближайших жителей.
Regular maintenance of air filters is an essential part of an effective dust-control system in any commercial building.
Регулярное обслуживание воздухозаборников является необходимой частью эффективной системы контроля пыли в любом коммерческом здании.
The dust-control measures taken at the facility led to a significant decrease in respiratory issues among employees.
Приведенные меры по контролю пыли на предприятии привели к значительному снижению респираторных заболеваний среди сотрудников.
While "dust-control" itself may not be used in many idiomatic expressions, it is worth noting that the concept of "dust" often appears metaphorically in English. Here are some expressions related to the theme:
Dust off - To refresh or revive something.
It’s time to dust off our old marketing strategies and see if they can still work.
Пора освежить наши старые маркетинговые стратегии и посмотреть, смогут ли они все еще сработать.
Kick up dust - To create trouble or make a fuss.
He always kicks up dust during our meetings with his controversial opinions.
Он всегда поднимает пыль на наших встречах своими противоречивыми мнениями.
Breathe the dust - To experience a difficult situation or challenges.
After the merger, we all had to breathe the dust and adapt to new management.
После слияния нам всем пришлось пережить трудности и адаптироваться к новому руководству.
The term "dust" originates from Old English "dust" which denoted particles of matter and is related to the Proto-Germanic dustaz and Proto-Indo-European dheus-, meaning "to make dirty." The term "control" comes from the Latin "contrarotulus," meaning to check, regulate, or exercise authority.
Synonyms: dust suppression, dust management, particulate control
Antonyms: dust accumulation, dust exposure, dust increase