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pollution

загрязнение

Meaning of pollution

harmful contamination

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EN-UK/pəˈluːʃən/
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pollution
pollution - загрязнение
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pollution usage examples

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

Cities measure air pollution to warn residents on high-smog days.

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

Factory reports blamed last month's pollution for the fish die-off.

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pollution belongs to the topic "Climate and Ecology". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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pollution synonyms

Related words worth learning together

pollutant
a substance or agent that causes pollution
emission
the act or amount of releasing substances (gases, greenhouse gases)
smog
a thick, polluted fog, mainly in cities
acid rain
rain made acidic by polluted emissions in the air
toxic waste
dangerous chemical waste that poisons the environment
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pollutant

a substance or agent that causes pollution

B1Often

Carbon monoxide is a common pollutant from cars.

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emission

the act or amount of releasing substances (gases, greenhouse gases)

B1Very Often

Vehicle emissions contribute to air pollution.

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smog

a thick, polluted fog, mainly in cities

B1Often

Smog can reduce visibility and harm breathing.

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acid rain

rain made acidic by polluted emissions in the air

B1Rarely

Acid rain damages forests and buildings.

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toxic waste

dangerous chemical waste that poisons the environment

B1Often

Improper dumping of toxic waste pollutes soil and water.

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environmental degradation

broad deterioration of the environment (not only pollution)

B2Rarely

Environmental degradation includes pollution, deforestation and erosion.

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pollution meaning: what does it mean?

harmful contamination

pollution pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

pollution is pronounced as /pəˈluːʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

pollution definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Cities measure air pollution to warn residents on high-smog days. Translation: Города измеряют загрязнение воздуха, чтобы предупреждать жителей в дни сильного смога.

Is pollution part of Climate and Ecology vocabulary?

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Is pollution part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, pollution (загрязнение) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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