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Bondi Beach has reopened for swimmers after around 2,000 black balls washed ashore¹ in Sydney this week.

The tar²-like spheres started appearing on Tuesday and multiple beaches were shut due to fears they could be highly toxic³.

Workers in orange boiler⁴ suits and face masks have been collecting the balls over the last few days.

They were initially⁵ believed to be tar balls, formed when oil comes into contact with debris⁶ and water, often as a result of oil spills or seepage⁷.

"Based on advice from the Environment Protection Authority, we can now confirm the balls are made up of fatty acids, chemicals consistent with those found in cleaning and cosmetic⁸ products, mixed with some fuel oil," said New South Wales maritime⁹ boss Mark Hutchings.

He said they were still washing up on Friday but in fewer numbers.

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1 ashore [əˈʃɔ:(r)] 第7级
adv.在(向)岸上，上岸
参考例句：
The children got ashore before the tide came in. 涨潮前，孩子们就上岸了。 He laid hold of the rope and pulled the boat ashore. 他抓住绳子拉船靠岸。

2 tar [tɑ:(r)] 第7级
n.柏油，焦油；vt.涂或浇柏油/焦油于
参考例句：
The roof was covered with tar. 屋顶涂抹了一层沥青。 We use tar to make roads. 我们用沥青铺路。

3 toxic [ˈtɒksɪk] 第7级
adj.有毒的，因中毒引起的
参考例句：
The factory had accidentally released a quantity of toxic waste into the sea. 这家工厂意外泄漏大量有毒废物到海中。 There is a risk that toxic chemicals might be blasted into the atmosphere. 爆炸后有毒化学物质可能会进入大气层。

4 boiler [ˈbɔɪlə(r)] 第7级
n.锅炉；煮器(壶，锅等)
参考例句：
That boiler will not hold up under pressure. 那种锅炉受不住压力。 This new boiler generates more heat than the old one. 这个新锅炉产生的热量比旧锅炉多。

5 initially [ɪˈnɪʃəli] 第8级
adv.最初，开始
参考例句：
The ban was initially opposed by the US. 这一禁令首先遭到美国的反对。 Feathers initially developed from insect scales. 羽毛最初由昆虫的翅瓣演化而来。

6 debris [ˈdebri:] 第8级
n.瓦砾堆，废墟，碎片
参考例句：
After the bombing there was a lot of debris everywhere. 轰炸之后到处瓦砾成堆。 Bacteria sticks to food debris in the teeth, causing decay. 细菌附着在牙缝中的食物残渣上，导致蛀牙。

7 seepage [ˈsi:pɪdʒ] 第12级
n.泄漏
参考例句：
Chemical seepage has caused untold damage. 化学品泄漏已造成不可估量的损失。 Water gradually escapes by seepage through the ground. 水逐渐从地面渗走了。

8 cosmetic [kɒzˈmetɪk] 第7级
n.化妆品；adj.化妆用的；装门面的；装饰性的
参考例句：
These changes are purely cosmetic. 这些改变纯粹是装饰门面。 Laughter is the best cosmetic, so grin and wear it! 微笑是最好的化妆品，所以请尽情微笑吧！

9 maritime [ˈmærɪtaɪm] 第8级
adj.海的，海事的，航海的，近海的，沿海的
参考例句：
Many maritime people are fishermen. 许多居于海滨的人是渔夫。 The temperature change in winter is less in maritime areas. 冬季沿海的温差较小。

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