noun · neutral
pollution
/pəˈluːʃən/po·LU·sion
The presence or introduction of harmful substances or contaminants into the environment.
Examples
“Air pollution in large cities causes many health problems.”
“Reducing plastic pollution in oceans is a global priority.”
“Industrial pollution has contaminated the river for decades.”
Band 8 sentence
“Effective regulation and public awareness are both essential to curb industrial pollution and protect public health.”
Collocations
- air pollution
- water pollution
- reduce pollution
Word family
Common mistakes
many pollutions in the city→a lot of pollution in the city
pollution is dangerous things→pollution consists of harmful substances
Say it for a higher band
5dirty→6contamination→7+pollution
Synonyms
contamination
Easily confused
contamination
“Chemical contamination of the well caused health concerns, while long-term pollution affected the whole region.”
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