pollution
intermediateB1/pəˈluːʃən/ · pol-lu-tion
The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance or thing that has harmful or poisonous effects.
Meanings
The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance or thing that has harmful or poisonous effects.
ماحول میں کسی چیز یا مادے کا وجود یا داخلہ جو نقصان دہ یا زہریلے اثرات رکھتا ہے۔
آلودگی
aaloodgi
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Common Collocations
- air pollution
- water pollution
- noise pollution
Example Sentences
Pollution is a major issue affecting cities worldwide.
آلودگی ایک اہم مسئلہ ہے جو دنیا بھر کے شہروں کو متاثر کر رہا ہے۔
Aaloodgi aik ahem masla hai jo duniya bhar ke shehron ko mutasir kar raha hai.
Efforts to combat pollution have increased significantly over the years.
آلودگی سے لڑنے کی کوششیں سالوں کے دوران تیزی سے بڑھ گئی ہیں۔
Aaloodgi se larnay ki koshishain salon ke doran taizi se barh gayi hain.
The government has implemented new rules to reduce pollution.
حکومت نے آلودگی کو کم کرنے کے لیے نئے قوانین نافذ کیے ہیں۔
Hakumat ne aaloodgi ko kam karne ke liye naye qawaneen naafiz kiye hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'polluted lake' to remember the harmful effects of pollution.
Imagine a lake covered in garbage and debris.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
صفائی نصف ایمان ہے
safaai nisf imaan hai
Cleanliness is half of faith.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "pollutio" — making dirty
First known use: 14th century
The word 'pollution' entered the English language in the late 14th century, derived from the Latin word 'pollutio'.