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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWater Pollution
/ˈwɔː.tər pəˈluː.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The contamination of water bodies, such as rivers, lakes, and oceans, due to harmful substances.
"Industrial waste is a major contributor to water pollution in urban areas." - 2
The introduction of pollutants into the natural environment, affecting both human health and ecosystems.
"Agricultural runoff often leads to water pollution, harming aquatic life."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'water pollution' combines 'water', derived from Old English 'wæter', and 'pollution', from Latin 'pollutio', meaning 'to make dirty'. The phrase has evolved to encompass various forms of contamination affecting aquatic ecosystems, particularly since the Industrial Revolution.
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Pollution de l'eau
Transliteration: pɔ.ly.sjɔ̃ də l'o
"La pollution de l'eau est un problème majeur dans de nombreuses régions."
Wasserverschmutzung
Transliteration: ˈvasɐfɛʁʃmʊt͡sʊŋ
"Die Wasserverschmutzung gefährdet die Gesundheit der Menschen."
Inquinamento dell'acqua
Transliteration: in.kwi.naˈmen.to delˈlak.kwa
"L'inquinamento dell'acqua è un problema globale."
Contaminación del agua
Transliteration: konta.mi.naˈθjon del ˈaɣwa
"La contaminación del agua afecta a la vida marina."
Poluição da água
Transliteration: po.lu.iˈsɐ̃w dɐ ˈaɡwɐ
"A poluição da água é uma preocupação crescente."
जल प्रदूषण
Transliteration: jal pradūṣaṇ
"जल प्रदूषण मानव स्वास्थ्य के लिए खतरा 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
"水質汚染は環境問題の一つです。"
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