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What does pollution mean?

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Noun
  1. The act of polluting or the state of being polluted, especially the contamination of the environment by harmful substances.
  2. Something that pollutes; a pollutant.
  3. (archaic) Physical defilement.
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The results of the water test showed that pollution was surprisingly minimal, and that there was no sign of sea water leaking into the spring.
That then takes one on the step of identifying where the pollution source is to be found.
An inquiry into the effect of light pollution on astronomy was published last year.
Sustainability, protection of wildlife, controlling agribusiness and pollution are first principles, not afterthoughts.
President George Bush has ratted on the US commitment to reduce the pollution that is causing climate chaos across the globe.
Automobile exhaust fumes have become a major contributor to air pollution globally.

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