pollution
|pol-lu-tion|
B2
/pəˈluːʃən/
environmental contamination
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pollution' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'pollutio,' where 'polluere' meant 'to soil or defile.'
Historical Evolution
'pollutio' transformed into the Old French word 'pollucion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'pollution' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to soil or defile,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'environmental contamination.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the presence or introduction of harmful or poisonous substances into the environment.
The pollution in the river has killed all the fish.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35