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pollution: noun
air pollution: noun

pollution [pəˈluːʃn] N no pl

pollution

air pollution N

air pollution

poluição f do ar

Usage examples with pollution

environmental pollution

poluição f ambiental

the plant life was killed off by air pollution

a flora foi exterminada pela poluição do ar

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It is also much less tolerant to pollution. en.wikipedia.org

The plant also was a major source of pollution, another key issue brought to light in the late 1960s. en.wikipedia.org

Another issue that has been raised is the environmental pollution, as tyres are often burnt. en.wikipedia.org

It is threatened by industrial pollution and habitat loss. en.wikipedia.org

Secondary tasks will be marine search and rescue and marine pollution control. en.wikipedia.org

Pollution problems in the borough stem from the urbanization of the area. en.wikipedia.org

Such trigeneration systems result in additional energy and pollution savings, while reducing peak electrical loads. en.wikipedia.org

Pollution, in particular mercury poisoning of water due to gold mining, is a particular concern for this species. en.wikipedia.org

Both have been widely adopted as a measure of pollution effect. en.wikipedia.org

He also worked towards reducing water pollution and saving forests from destruction. en.wikipedia.org

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