pollution

noun
UK: /pəˈluːʃən/
US: /pəˈluːʃən/

  1. Damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste.

    1. Air pollution is a problem in many cities because of cars.
    2. The factory was fined for causing pollution that damaged the river ecosystem.

  2. The presence of dirty or harmful substances in the environment.

    1. Pollution affects the health of people and animals everywhere.
    2. Industrial pollution is a serious threat to the delicate balance of the marine ecosystem.

Synonyms

contamination adulteration taint
pollution transitive-verb

  1. To make something dirty and dangerous by adding harmful substances.

    1. Factories pollute rivers and the air.
    2. The oil spill polluted miles of coastline, harming wildlife and local communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pollution" in English means: Damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste., The presence of dirty or harmful substances in the environment..

The phonetic transcription of "pollution" is /pəˈluːʃən/ in British English and /pəˈluːʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pollution": contamination, adulteration, taint.

Example usage of "pollution": "Air pollution is a problem in many cities because of cars.". More examples on the page.