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water pollution

/ˈwɔːtər pəˈluːʃən/

Tradução: Contaminação de corpos d'água, como lagos, rios, oceanos e águas subterrâneas, por substâncias nocivas, frequentemente causada por resíduos industriais, escoamento agrícola ou descarte de esgoto.

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/ˈwɔːtər pəˈluːʃən/B2formalscientific
  • ptContaminação de corpos d'água, como lagos, rios, oceanos e águas subterrâneas, por substâncias nocivas, frequentemente causada por resíduos industriais, escoamento agrícola ou descarte de esgoto.

The contamination of water bodies such as lakes, rivers, oceans, and groundwater by harmful substances, often resulting from industrial waste, agricultural runoff, or sewage discharge.

  1. Contamination of water bodiesB2formal

    The introduction of harmful substances or pollutants into rivers, lakes, oceans, and groundwater, making the water unsafe for human use and damaging aquatic ecosystems.

    ptPoluição da água

    • Industrial waste is a major cause of water pollution in many rivers.
    • Water pollution can lead to serious health problems for local communities.
    • Efforts to reduce water pollution include stricter regulations on factories.
  2. Degradation of water qualityB2formal

    The process by which the chemical, physical, or biological quality of water is degraded, often due to human activities.

    ptPoluição da água

    • Agricultural runoff containing fertilizers contributes significantly to water pollution.
    • Water pollution affects not only drinking water but also marine life.
    • Cleaning up water pollution requires long-term investment and planning.