noun
- Undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities.
- The state of being polluted.
- synonyms: befoulment, defilement
- The act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors.
- synonyms: contamination
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