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🌍pollution

noun
/pəˈlʊʃən/
polluted pollyannaish
pollution definition card — visual illustration of the meaning pollution synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison pollution collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

the presence of harmful substances in the environment, especially the air, water, or soil
The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.

Example Sentences

Air pollution is a major environmental concern.

Industrial pollution harms marine life.

Synonyms

contamination, poisoning, impurity, dirt, degradation, toxification
Entry 1
contamination, poisoning, impurity, dirt
Entry 2
contamination, degradation, toxification

Antonyms

cleanliness, purity, purification, preservation
Entry 1
cleanliness, purity
Entry 2
purification, cleanliness, preservation

Collocations

environmental pollution, reduce pollution, control pollution, pollution levels

More Example Sentences

They protect the area from pollution.

Noise pollution is harmful to health.

The water here is free from pollution.

Plastic pollution is destroying our oceans.

Air pollution has increased a lot these days.

Pollution is a serious problem for New York City.

I believe preventing environmental pollution is a duty for each of us.

Industries must be held more strictly accountable for environmental pollution.

Electric vehicles are an effective way to reduce pollution in the transport sector.

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