Pronunciation

/pəˈluːʃn/

Definitions

• Noun: pollution (noun n) The presence or introduction of harmful substances or pollutants into the environment, causing harm to living organisms or ecosystems. For example: “Air pollution has led to severe health issues in the city.”
• Verb: To contaminate or contaminate an area with pollutants. For example: “The factory is polluting the river with its waste.”
• Adjective: Characterized by the presence of pollution; contaminated. For example: “The polluted water made it unsuitable for drinking.”

Phrases

• “Reduce pollution levels” refers to the effort to decrease the amount of pollutants.
• “Combatting air pollution” is a strategy to fight against atmospheric pollution.
• “Living in a polluted area” describes a situation where the surroundings have high levels of pollution.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The city’s efforts to clean up the polluted river are commendable.”
• Verb: “The new regulations aim to prevent factories from polluting the nearby lake.”
• Adjective: “The view from the山顶 was obscured by the smoggy pollution.”

Synonyms

• Contamination
• Degradation
• Contaminate
• Degredation
• Impurity
• Toxin release

Antonyms

• Purity
• Cleanliness
• Sanitation
• Biodiversity preservation
• Environmental remediation