pollution

[pəˈluːʃn]

Definition:
1. The act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors.
2. The state of being polluted.
3. Undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities.

Use 'pollution' in a sentence:

1. Supplies are under increasing threat from overuse and pollution.
2. The fine was for the company's pollution of the air near its plants.
3. Oil pollution could damage the fragile ecology of the coral reefs.
4. We are taking steps to prevent pollution.
5. The pollution could decimate the river's thriving population of kingfishers.
6. Pollution is still very much a live issue.
7. We must address ourselves to the problem of traffic pollution.
8. Steps are to be taken to abate pollution.
9. Indoor pollution falls into two categories, that which we can see or smell, and pollution which is invisible and produces no odour.
10. The level of pollution in the river was falling.
11. Energy consumption, congestion and pollution have increased.
12. Discuss pollution with your child, emphasizing how nice a clean street, lawn, or park looks.
13. Stationary cars in traffic jams cause a great deal of pollution.
14. Environmentalists say a critical factor in the city's pollution is its population.
15. Levels of pollution present in the atmosphere are increasing.
16. When it comes to pollution, the chemical industry is a major offender.
17. They were required to cut pollution levels, on pain of a £ 10 000 fine if they disobeyed.
18. The EU has set strict limits on pollution levels.
19. The Act imposes more stringent regulations on atmospheric pollution.
20. Changes in the climate are due to pollution of the atmosphere.
21. Recycling also helps control environmental pollution by reducing the need for waste dumps.
22. Old buses are major contributors to pollution in British cities.
23. The government itself has little information on the extent of industrial pollution.
24. The men were clearing all the pollution off the shore.
25. We need more laws to stop pollution.
26. Oil pollution is the most common cause of death for seabirds.
27. The government is now bringing in laws to reduce air pollution. But, is it a case of too little, too late?
28. Like seaweed, sea grasses are very susceptible to human pollution.
29. The problem of pollution arises along with the rapid development of industry.
30. Pollution is threatening marine life.
31. The EU has issued a new set of directives on pollution.
32. All pollution is simply an unused resource.
33. The company just thumbs its nose at the legislation on pollution.
34. Future generations will be left with a legacy of pollution and destruction.
35. The EU has set strict limits on levels of pollution.
36. They say gas guzzlers are contributing to air pollution.
37. Pollution can harm marine life.
38. The pollution has already turned vast areas into a wasteland.
39. Air pollution in the city had reached four times the acceptable levels.
40. Environmentalists say there is a high risk of pollution from the landfill site.
41. The pollution of the forest has seriously affected plant life and, to a lesser extent, wildlife.
42. We must abate the noise pollution in our city.
43. the accumulative effects of pollution.
44. Pollution can aggravate asthma.
45. Thousands of young salmon and trout have been killed by the pollution.
46. There are many sources of air pollution ; exhaust fumes, for example.
47. There are fines for exceeding permitted levels of noise pollution.
48. The air pollution exceeds most acceptable levels by 10 times or more.
49. Air pollution has risen above an acceptable level.
50. Cases of breathing difficulties increase in lockstep with air pollution.
51. The new government has yet to grapple with the problem of air pollution.
52. Cars cause pollution, both smog and acid rain.
53. The levels of pollution in this area are unduly high.
54. Pollution is just one of the disadvantages of living in the town.
55. Growing levels of pollution represent a serious health hazard to the local population.
56. People would benefit greatly from a pollution-free vehicle.