Meaning & Definition of Pollution in English
English⟶
Pollution
/pəluʃən/
noun
1. Undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities
synonym:
- pollution
2. The state of being polluted
synonym:
- befoulment,
- defilement,
- pollution
3. The act of contaminating or polluting
- Including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors
synonym:
- contamination,
- pollution
Examples of using
The pollution worsens with each year.
Tokyo's air pollution problem is even worse than that of New York.
The lecturer spoke on pollution problems.