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dumping N

dumping ground N

I . dump [dʌmp] N

1. dump (for waste):

2. dump fig, pej (nasty place):

II . dump [dʌmp] VB trans

3. dump inf (end relationship with):

ammunition depot, ammunition dump N

garbage dump N Am (rubbish dump)

petrol dump N Aus, Brit

refuse dump N

rubbish dump N, rubbish tip N

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Because of their vastness oceans also act as a convenient dumping ground for human waste.
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In addition, it is almost immune to upset (tipping over) while dumping, unlike the semi end dumps which are very prone to tipping over.
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Other sources of pollutants are the illegal dumping of industrial waste, including those from textile factories, and batteries and oils from garages.
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It is, however, highly likely that a side dump trailer will tip over if dumping is stopped prematurely.
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Overlong bales may create problems with over wide loads when trucking, in brokers' stores and in the jamming of dumping equipment.
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Many surplus laptops are routed to developing nations as dumping grounds for e-waste.
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The first rights-based municipal laws prohibited corporations from monopolizing agriculture (factory farming), and banned corporate waste dumping within municipal jurisdictions.
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The ecosystem is under threat due to logging, garbage dumping and poor management.
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These threats include timber collection, urban dumping, industrial rock and sand extraction, agriculture, transportation, and tourism.
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In 1889 some repairs to the foundation were made including repointing of the pier and dumping of additional riprap at its base.
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