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pollution
/ pəˈluːʃən /
noun
- the act of polluting or the state of being polluted
- harmful or poisonous substances introduced into an environment
pollution
/ pə-lo̅o̅′shən /
- The contamination of air, water, or soil by substances that are harmful to living organisms. Pollution can occur naturally, for example through volcanic eruptions, or as the result of human activities, such as the spilling of oil or disposal of industrial waste.
- ◆ Light from cities and towns at night that interferes with astronomical observations is known as light pollution. It can also disturb natural rhythms of growth in plants and other organisms.
- ◆ Continuous noise that is loud enough to be annoying or physically harmful is known as noise pollution.
- ◆ Heat from hot water that is discharged from a factory into a river or lake, where it can kill or endanger aquatic life, is known as thermal pollution.
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- self-pol·lution noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of pollution1
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Example Sentences
That is a lot of air pollution, noise, and yet more kicking up of dust.
No one really argues with the massive amount of pollution and toxins.
In certain storylines, illegal industrial pollution is just as much a villain as the vengeful monsters it creates.
Burning charcoal generates hydrocarbons, particulate air pollution, wildfires, and carbon footprints.
For many of us, plastic pollution means the debris we can see.
The whole valley is considered sacred, and hence strongly guarded against the pollution of any heretical evangelical influences.
To her the plague was better than self-slaughter, as self-slaughter was better than pollution.
Fundulus kansae has been found in the lower part of the Walnut River Basin, especially where petroleum pollution was evident.
Pollution by petroleum wastes from refineries has also affected the streams studied.
The pollution (miasma) of sin is precipitated by his blood, the power of sin is conquered by his Spirit.
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