smog

smog
1. noun /smɒɡ,smɑɡ,smɒ:g/
A noxious mixture of particulates and gases that is the result of urban air pollution
2. verb /smɒɡ,smɑɡ,smɒ:g/
To get a smog check; to check a vehicle or have it checked for emissions.

If the car is more than five years old, youll have to have it smogged before you can register it.


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