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[ noun ] undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities

Used in print

(Richard I. McCosh, "Recreation Site Selection"...)

A stream which has all_of its watershed within a national forest or other lands under good conservation practices is less likely to be affected by pollution than one passing_through unrestricted logging or past an industrial area .

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[ noun ] the state of being polluted

Related terms

dirtiness pollute

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[ noun ] the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors

Synonyms

contamination

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