water pollution
1 of 1noun/ˈwɔ:.tər pə.lu:.ʃən/
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the poisoning of bodies of water caused by harmful materials
- Water pollution has severely impacted marine life in the area.
- Factories must reduce waste discharge to prevent water pollution.
- The river’s water pollution levels have risen due to illegal dumping.
- Water pollution is a major concern for communities relying on clean water sources.
- The team studied the effects of water pollution on local ecosystems.
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