26984 words

pollution

4 definitions • 7 examples
1
damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste:

Examples:

air/water pollution
The manifesto includes tough measures to tackle road congestion and environmental pollution.
2
the act of polluting, or the substances that pollute:

Examples:

air pollution
Pollution from the factory could be contaminating nearby wells.
3
damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste:

Examples:

air/water pollution
It is the biggest environmental pollution incident in the history of the country.
4
the harmful substances that cause damage to water, the air, etc.:

Examples:

New research found that industrial pollution goes high in the atmosphere and travels far.

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