 pollution |
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| 1. | [ noun ] undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities | |
| Related terms: | impurity environmental_condition thermal_pollution water_pollution noise_pollution nonbiodegradable_pollution biodegradable_pollution air_pollution | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the state of being polluted | |
| Synonyms: | defilement befoulment | |
| Related terms: | dirtiness pollute | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors | |
| Synonyms: | contamination | |
| Related terms: | decontamination soiling dust_contamination pollute | |
| Similar spelling: |
Poulton polytonal pollutant polytonality polytonalism polythene Polyodon politeness |
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