pollution — the presence in or introduction into the environment of harmful or poisonous substances
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the presence in or introduction into the environment of harmful or poisonous substances
Pronunciation (IPA): /pəˈluːʃn/
Korean meaning: 환경에 유해하거나 독성이 있는 물질이 존재하거나 유입되는 것; 오염
Korean pronunciation: 펄**루**션
Example Sentences
- The fish in the river died because of chemical pollution from the factory upstream.
- My neighbor's karaoke singing is a form of noise pollution that should be illegal!
- Light pollution from the city makes it impossible to see the stars clearly.
pollution
NOUN//pəˈluːʃn//
the presence in or introduction into the environment of harmful or poisonous substances
Factory pollution turns the clean river into toxic contaminated water
The pollution solution sparks a green revolution!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'pollutio' meaning defilement or desecration, derived from 'polluere' meaning to soil or defile. The word entered English through Old French 'pollution' in the 13th century.
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📝Examples
“The fish in the river died because of chemical pollution from the factory upstream.”
“My neighbor's karaoke singing is a form of noise pollution that should be illegal!”
“Light pollution from the city makes it impossible to see the stars clearly.”
“Social media pollution of fake news is damaging our society.”
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