pollution

• Presencia o introducción de sustancias nocivas o contaminantes en el medio ambiente, causando daño o molestias. También se refiere al efecto o estado resultante de dicha contaminación.

A noun referring to the presence or introduction of harmful substances or contaminants into the environment, causing damage or discomfort.

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1. Environmental contaminationB1formalscientific

   The presence or introduction of harmful substances or pollutants into the natural environment, causing damage or discomfort.

   Contaminación ambiental

   • Air pollution in major cities is a serious health concern.
   • The factory was fined for causing water pollution in the river.
   • Plastic pollution is a growing threat to marine life.

   Sinónimosbefoulmentcontaminationdefilementpoisoningtaint

2. Noise or light pollutionB2formalscientific

   Excessive or unwanted sound or artificial light that disrupts the natural environment or human activities.

   Contaminación acústica o lumínica

   • Noise pollution from the construction site kept the residents awake at night.
   • Light pollution in urban areas makes it difficult to see stars.
   • The city introduced regulations to reduce light pollution.

   Sinónimoscontaminationdisturbancenuisance