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pollution

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/pəˈluːʃən/ · pol-lu-tion

The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance or thing that has harmful or poisonous effects.

Meanings

nounformal

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

Formal: ماحولیاتی آلودگی

Synonyms

contaminationdefilementtaintingنجاستگندگیآلودگی

Antonyms

puritycleanlinessclarityپاکیزگیصفائیشفافیت

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.

Easily Confused With

pollute:Pollution refers to the state or process of being dirty, whereas pollute is the act of making something dirty.

Word Family

pollute
verbآلودہ کرنا
pollutant
nounآلودگی کرنے والا مادہ

See Also

💡 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'.