undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Pollution, Conservation and biodiversity, Environmental health.Air pollution
pollution of the atmosphere; "air pollution reduced the visibility"
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pollution of the water in rivers and lakes
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Pollution, Conservation and biodiversity, Environmental health.rain containing acids that form in the atmosphere when industrial gas emissions (especially sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides) combin…
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Pollution, Environmental health.rain containing acids that form in the atmosphere when industrial gas emissions (especially sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides) combin…
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Pollution, Environmental health.a substance that contaminates
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Pollution, Environmental health.a substance that contaminates
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Pollution, Environmental health.the general condition of body and mind; "his delicate health"; "in poor health"
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity, Environmental health.air pollution by a mixture of smoke and fog
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Pollution, Environmental health.air pollution by a mixture of smoke and fog
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Pollution, Environmental health.a liquid necessary for the life of most animals and plants; "he asked for a drink of water"
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Pollution, Environmental health.unhealthy vapors rising from the ground or other sources; "the miasma of the marshes"; "a miasma of cigar smoke"
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Pollution, Environmental health.unhealthy vapors rising from the ground or other sources; "the miasma of the marshes"; "a miasma of cigar smoke"
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Pollution, Environmental health.sparkling mineral water from springs at Vichy, France or water similar to it
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Pollution, Environmental health.the preservation and careful management of the environment and of natural resources
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity.medium for radio and television broadcasting; "the program was on the air from 9 til midnight"; "the president used the airwaves to ta…
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Environmental health.of or relating to the science of ecology; "ecological research"
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity.of or relating to the science of ecology; "ecological research"
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity.no longer in existence; "the extinction of a species"
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity.Words connected by meaning
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That which is abominable; anything hateful, wicked, or shamefully vile; an object or state that excites disgust and hatred; a hateful…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pollution, atmosphere, reduced, visibility.a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of; "air pollution"; "a smell of chemi…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pollution, atmosphere, reduced, visibility.The act of becoming visible; appearance; visibility.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pollution, atmosphere, reduced, visibility.The portion of air in any locality, or affected by a special physical or sanitary condition; as, the atmosphere of the room; a moist o…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pollution, atmosphere, reduced, visibility.the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation; "t…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pollution, atmosphere, reduced, visibility.the weather or climate at some place; "the atmosphere was thick with fog"
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pollution, atmosphere, reduced, visibility.Of or pertaining to the atmosphere; of the nature of, or resembling, the atmosphere; as, atmospheric air; the atmospheric envelope of…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pollution, atmosphere, reduced, visibility.not spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination; "a clean fuel"; "cleaner and more efficient engines";…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pollution, atmosphere, reduced, visibility.To render clean; to free from fith, pollution, infection, guilt, etc.; to clean.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pollution, atmosphere, reduced, visibility.The act of defiling; defilement; pollution.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pollution, atmosphere, reduced, visibility.The act of making foul; pollution.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pollution, atmosphere, reduced, visibility.The act of defiling, or state of being defiled, whether physically or morally; pollution; foulness; dirtiness; uncleanness.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: pollution, atmosphere, reduced, visibility.Explore Academic Dictionary
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