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pollution

Definition

  • noun: the action or process of making land, water, air, etc., dirty and not safe or suitable to use
  • noun: the action of 'polluting' especially by environmental contamination with man-made waste
  • synonyms: defilement, uncleanness, impurity

Examples

  • industrial practices that have caused 'pollution' of the air and water

  • The tests showed high levels of 'pollution' in the water/air.

  • The airport has made changes to decrease 'noise pollution'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Okay, promise me you'll try it. Will you try this power cleanse? I did it last week, and it's amazing. I'll be right back. It's so good to get the toxins out of your body. With all, like, the pollution, all, like, the... Hello. Hello. You ever switch seats? So, you having a nice time? (..)
    2003 Lost in Translation