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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAquatic Pollution
/əˈkwætɪk pəˈluːʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The contamination of water bodies, such as rivers, lakes, and oceans, due to harmful substances or pollutants.
"The aquatic pollution in the river has led to a decline in fish populations." - 2
The introduction of toxic materials into aquatic environments, adversely affecting ecosystems and human health.
"Efforts to reduce aquatic pollution are essential for preserving marine biodiversity."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'aquatic' originates from the Latin word 'aquaticus', meaning 'of water', which evolved through Middle English. 'Pollution' comes from the Latin 'pollutio', meaning 'to make dirty', reflecting historical concerns about environmental degradation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Aquatic Pollution" is said worldwide
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pollution aquatique
Transliteration: pɔ.ly.zyɔ̃ o.ka.tik
"La pollution aquatique affecte la vie marine."
Wasserverschmutzung
Transliteration: ˈvasɐfɛʁʃmʊt͡sʊŋ
"Die Wasserverschmutzung ist ein ernstes Problem."
inquinamento acquatico
Transliteration: inkwi.naˈmento akˈkwatiko
"L'inquinamento acquatico minaccia gli ecosistemi."
contaminación acuática
Transliteration: kontaminaˈsjon akuˈatika
"La contaminación acuática afecta la salud pública."
poluição aquática
Transliteration: poliuˈzɐ̃w akwaˈtʃikɐ
"A poluição aquática é um problema crescente."
जल प्रदूषण
Transliteration: jal pradūṣaṇ
"जल प्रदूषण मानव स्वास्थ्य को प्रभावित करता है।"
水污染
Transliteration: shuǐ wūrǎn
"水污染对生态系统造成了严重影响。"
수질 오염
Transliteration: sujil o-yeom
"수질 오염은 생태계에 큰 영향을 미칩니다."
水質汚染
Transliteration: suishitsu osen
"水質汚染は環境に深刻な影響を与えています。"
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