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pollution::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | contamination |
| Type of | dirtying, soiling, soilure |
| Has types | dust contamination |
| Derivation | pollute |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | befoulment, defilement |
| Type of | dirtiness, uncleanness |
| Derivation | pollute |
pollution::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | impureness, impurity, environmental condition |
| Has types | water pollution, biodegradable pollution, noise pollution, nonbiodegradable pollution, sound pollution, thermal pollution, air pollution |
| Derivation | pollute |
Examples of pollution
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Nissan's Leaf has stylish looks that complement its inner pollution-free beauty.
From the nzherald.co.nz
The settlement required EPA to proceed with pollution limits if Florida did not.
From the orlandosentinel.com
These folk become both victims and perpetrators of the sacred river's pollution.
From the economist.com
The EPA is expected to release proposed new ozone-pollution regulations in July.
From the sacbee.com
The biodiesel reduces air pollution and helps cash-strapped Amtrak save on fuel.
From the time.com
We chose Lahaul as we could grow these saplings in a pollution free environment.
From the forbes.com
Pollution-preventing cover crops have become commonplace when fields are fallow.
From the washingtonpost.com
Those represent the major forms of smokestack pollution emitted by power plants.
From the post-gazette.com
China will not follow a pollution-intensive path, but it also faces limitations.
From the newsweek.com
- Undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities
- Befoulment: the state of being polluted
- (polluted) contaminated: rendered unwholesome by contaminants and pollution; "had to boil the contaminated water"; "polluted lakes and streams"
- Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into a natural environment that causes instability, disorder, harm or discomfort to the ecosystem i.e. physical systems or living organisms. Pollution can take the form of chemical substances or energy, such as noise, heat, or light. ...
- References
- Pollution is an episode of the British comedy television series The Goodies.
- (polluted) Defiled; made unclean or impure; debauched
- (polluting) Adapted or tending to pollute; causing defilement or pollution
- The contamination of an ecosystem, especially from human activities.
