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pollution

UK
/pəˈluː.ʃən/
US
/pəˈluː.ʃən/

Translations

pollutionnoun
pollutions
pl
The pollution in the river has reached dangerous levels.
La pollution de la rivière a atteint des niveaux dangereux.
Synonyms
contamination
tainting
defilement
impurity
degradation
dirtiness
pollutants
pollutionadjective
UK
/pəˈluː.ʃən/
US
/pəˈluː.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to pollution (e.g., "pollution control").
Additional translations
anti-pollutionEmployé surtout comme épithète pour parler de dispositifs, mesures ou produits destinés à limiter la pollution.

Definitions

pollutionnoun
The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance or thing that has harmful or poisonous effects.
The pollution in the river has reached dangerous levels, affecting the local wildlife.
The action or process of making land, water, air, etc., dirty and not safe or suitable to use.
Efforts to reduce pollution have been implemented by the city council to improve air quality.
A substance or thing that has harmful or poisonous effects on the environment.
Factories are often a major source of pollution in industrial areas.
pollutionadjective
Relating to or concerned with pollution; used before another noun to denote association with pollution.
The new pollution control measures have significantly reduced emissions.
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