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thermal pollution

/ˈθɜːrməl pəˈluːʃən/

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/ˈθɜːrməl pəˈluːʃən/C1formalscientific
  • ruВредное повышение температуры воды в реках, озёрах или океанах, часто вызванное промышленными процессами или электростанциями, сбрасывающими нагретую воду, что может нарушить водные экосистемы.

The harmful increase in water temperature in rivers, lakes, or oceans, often caused by industrial processes or power plants releasing heated water, which can disrupt aquatic ecosystems.

  1. Heat contamination of waterC1formal

    The release of heated water or other substances into natural water bodies, causing a rise in temperature that harms aquatic life and ecosystems.

    ruТепловое загрязнение воды

    • Thermal pollution from power plants can kill fish and other aquatic organisms.
    • The factory was fined for causing thermal pollution in the nearby river.
    • Scientists are studying the effects of thermal pollution on coral reefs.