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pol·lu·tion [pəˈlu:ʃən] N no pl

1. pollution (polluting):

pollution
pollution
air pollution
environmental pollution

2. pollution (corruption):

pollution
pollution sing REL

ˈair pol·lu·tion N

air pollution

ˈnoise pol·lu·tion N no pl

noise pollution

ˈwa·ter pol·lu·tion N

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Due to habitat destruction, pollution and the introduction of predatory fish the population has decreased severely in the past decades.
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Pollution, in particular mercury poisoning of water due to gold mining, is a particular concern for this species.
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Secondary tasks will be marine search and rescue and marine pollution control.
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It is also much less tolerant to pollution.
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Such trigeneration systems result in additional energy and pollution savings, while reducing peak electrical loads.
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In recent years however recreational use of the river is threatened by high levels of pollution in its lower stretches.
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It holds that the current pollution problem is caused by government deciding that some pollution is needed for the common good.
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Pollution problems in the borough stem from the urbanization of the area.
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Another issue that has been raised is the environmental pollution, as tyres are often burnt.
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This is not really a water pollution prevention measure - but it helps of course.
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