单词	pollution
释义	pollution noun pol·​lu·​tion pə-ˈlü-shən  1 : the action of polluting especially by environmental contamination with man-made waste also : the condition of being polluted 2 : pollutant Example Sentences industrial practices that have caused pollution of the air and water The tests showed high levels of pollution in the water. The fish are dying of pollution. Recent Examples on the Web Created in 1970, the same year as the inaugural Earth Day, the agency began reckoning with decades of industrial pollution fouling the nation’s air, land and water. Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 But the seasons are increasingly out of balance, and even the most ambitious attempts to curb climate pollution will not fully realign them. Michelle Nijhuis, The New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2022 Based on that, the researchers conclude that homeless encampments and septic tanks, where the caffeine would be expected to dissipate rather quickly by the time pollution enters the river, are not likely sources of the fecal material in the river. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 Despite these permanent, sky-changing drawbacks (as well as other pollution issues), providing internet access through satcons will hugely benefit a relatively small number of people. Sydney Odman, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 But federal fishery biologists who undertake the survey caution that more warming is forecast as climate change spurred by fossil fuel combustion and other human activities release greenhouse gas pollution. Hal Bernton, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Sep. 2022 Partly that’s because studies show the best way to slash climate pollution is to electrify as many machines and appliances as possible — cars, heaters, stoves, etc. Sammy Rothstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 Advanced tech -- such as AI, AR, 3D modeling, and RFID tagging -- are already creating efficient tools that reduce the industry's carbon footprint and environmental pollution. Karlie Kloss, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 Diesel trains, on the other hand, produce high amounts of nitrogen dioxide pollution—even more so than cars traveling on busy streets, according to a study published last year. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Sep. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing pollution light pollution thermal pollution noise pollution light pollution thermal pollution noise pollution Kids Definition pollution noun pol·​lu·​tion pə-ˈlü-shən  : the action of making something impure and often unsafe or unsuitable for use : the state of being polluted Medical Definition pollution noun pol·​lu·​tion pə-ˈlü-shən  1 : the action of polluting or the condition of being polluted 2 : pollutant pollution noun 1 as in contamination the action or process of making the environment dirty or harmful The company designed devices to reduce the pollution of the world's oceans. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance contamination pollutant contaminant adulteration toxin uncleanness uncleanliness defilement poison soilage dirtiness impurity adulterant foulness filthiness 2 as in corruption something that makes (someone) less pure, honest, or moral They refused to let their children play violent video games, believing that they caused pollution in a developing mind. Synonyms & Similar Words corruption contamination cursing violation insult profanity swearing debasement sin affront trespass desecration blasphemy sacrilege defilement impiety profanation irreverence
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