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Definition of polution

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1. pollution [ n ] undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities

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(Richard I. McCosh, "Recreation Site Selection"...)

A stream which has all_of its watershed within a national forest or other lands under good conservation practices is less likely to be affected by pollution than one passing_through unrestricted logging or past an industrial area .

Synonyms pollution Related Terms impurity environmental_condition thermal_pollution water_pollution noise_pollution nonbiodegradable_pollution biodegradable_pollution air_pollution

2. pollution [ n ] the state of being polluted

Synonyms defilement pollution befoulment Related Terms dirtiness pollute

3. pollution [ n ] the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors

Synonyms pollution contamination Related Terms decontamination soiling dust_contamination pollute

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