Engelsk substantiv: pollution |
1. | pollution (om tilstand) undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities |
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| Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | environmental condition, impureness, impurity |
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| Mere spesifikke uttrykk | air pollution, biodegradable pollution, noise pollution, nonbiodegradable pollution, sound pollution, thermal pollution, water pollution |
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2. | pollution (om tilstand) the state of being polluted |
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| Ord med samme betydning (synonymer) | befoulment, defilement |
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| Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | dirtiness, uncleanness |
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3. | pollution (om handling) the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors |
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| Ord med samme betydning (synonymer) | contamination |
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| Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | dirtying, soiling, soilure |
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| Mere spesifikke uttrykk | dust contamination |
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| Uttrykk med motsatt betydning (antonymer) | decontamination |
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