pollution
загрязнение
harmful contamination
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pollution with Russian translation
pollution usage examples
Города измеряют загрязнение воздуха, чтобы предупреждать жителей в дни сильного смога.
Cities measure air pollution to warn residents on high-smog days.
В отчётах указали, что загрязнение в прошлом месяце стало причиной гибели рыбы.
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.
pollution synonyms
Related words worth learning together
a substance or agent that causes pollution
Carbon monoxide is a common pollutant from cars.
the act or amount of releasing substances (gases, greenhouse gases)
Vehicle emissions contribute to air pollution.
a thick, polluted fog, mainly in cities
Smog can reduce visibility and harm breathing.
rain made acidic by polluted emissions in the air
Acid rain damages forests and buildings.
dangerous chemical waste that poisons the environment
Improper dumping of toxic waste pollutes soil and water.
broad deterioration of the environment (not only pollution)
Environmental degradation includes pollution, deforestation and erosion.
What’s the difference
How is pollution different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
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?
Yes, pollution (загрязнение) can be learned in the Climate and Ecology topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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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