Pollution

Pronunciation: /pəˈluːʃən/

Pollution (noun)

  1. Harmful substances making air, water, or land dirty.
  2. Loud or unpleasant sounds that disturb people.
  3. Introduction of harmful materials into the environment.

Examples

  • Pollution affects the health of many animals.
  • Factories contribute significantly to air pollution.

Common collocations: reduce pollution, pollution levels, environmental pollution, reduce noise pollution, noise pollution levels

Synonyms of Pollution

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Pollution

  • environmental or moral contexts