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Definition pollution in British English

pollution noun

[uncountable] noun
/pəˈluːʃ(ə)n/

▪ combat, control, cut, monitor, prevent, reduce, tackle

1

the process of damaging the air, water, or land with chemicals or other substances

Example

the pollution of local rivers

Synonyms and related words
anthropogenic biodegradable biohazard
2

chemicals and other substances that have a harmful effect on air, water, or land

Example

new measures to prevent pollution levels rising any further in the capital

Example

The new agency is responsible for controlling air pollution.

Synonyms and related words
acid rain carbon carbon dioxide
Definition pollution in British English