pollution


Definition: Meaning of, pollution in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / pəˈluːʃ(ə)n /

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  1. the process of making air, water, soil etc dangerously dirty and not suitable for people to use, or the state of being dangerously dirty
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  2. substances that make air, water, soil etc dangerously dirty
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pollution used in phrases

  • air pollution (noun)
    1. pollution of the atmosphere
  • biodegradable pollution (noun)
    1. pollution that is rendered harmless by natural processes and so causes no permanent harm
  • industrial air pollution (noun)
    1. pollution resulting from an industrial plant discharging pollutants into the atmosphere
  • light pollution (noun)
    1. an excess of artificial light, especially near urban developments, reducing visibility of stars etc. in the night sky
  • noise pollution (noun)
    1. very loud or continuous noise which is considered unpleasant and harmful to people
  • nonbiodegradable pollution (noun)
    1. pollution that accumulates in the environment and may appear in the food chain
  • small-particle pollution (noun)
    1. as from power plants or diesel engines air pollution caused by fine particles of soot
  • sound pollution (noun)
    1. annoying and potentially harmful environmental noise
  • thermal pollution (noun)
    1. harm to lakes and rivers resulting from the release of excessive waste heat into them
  • water pollution (noun)
    1. pollution of the water in rivers and lakes
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