pollution

UK
/pəˈluː.ʃən/
US
/pəˈluː.ʃən/

Übersetzungen

pollutionsubstantiv
pollutions
Pl.
The pollution in the river has reached dangerous levels.
La pollution de la rivière a atteint des niveaux dangereux.
pollutionadjektiv
UK
/pəˈluː.ʃən/
US
/pəˈluː.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to pollution (e.g., "pollution control").
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
anti-pollutionEmployé surtout comme épithète pour parler de dispositifs, mesures ou produits destinés à limiter la pollution.

Definitionen

pollutionsubstantiv
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.
pollutionadjektiv
Relating to or concerned with pollution; used before another noun to denote association with pollution.
The new pollution control measures have significantly reduced emissions.