pollution
0 antonyms and opposites of pollution, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The contamination of the environment with harmful substances, noise, or light.
How to use pollution
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin pollūtiō, "defilement," ultimately from polluō, "to soil or contaminate."
Full origin of pollution →Frequently asked questions
What does “pollution” mean?
The word “pollution” means the contamination of the environment with harmful substances, noise, or light. In plain terms, harmful contamination of the air, water, soil, or environment more broadly.
How do you pronounce “pollution”?
“Pollution” is pronounced puh-LYOO-shuhn (/pəˈluʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “pollution” in a sentence?
Here is “pollution” used in a sentence: “Air pollution in the city has reached dangerous levels this week.”
What part of speech is “pollution”?
“Pollution” is a noun.
Where does the word “pollution” come from?
The word “pollution” comes from Latin. From Latin pollūtiō, "defilement," ultimately from polluō, "to soil or contaminate.".
Is “pollution” a common word?
“Pollution” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
What is the difference between "pollution" and "contamination"?
"Pollution" refers broadly to harmful substances, noise, or light entering and spoiling the environment, often on a large scale. "Contamination" usually describes a more specific case of an unwanted substance getting into something clean, such as food, water, or a wound, and does not have to affect the wider environment.
What prepositions are used with "pollution"?
"Pollution" is commonly followed by "of" to name what is affected, as in "pollution of the river," and by "from" to name the source, as in "pollution from factories." You also see "air pollution," "water pollution," and "noise pollution" as fixed compound phrases.
Is "pollution" countable or uncountable?
"Pollution" is an uncountable noun, so it normally has no plural and is not used with "a" or "an." You say "there is a lot of pollution" rather than "a pollution" or "pollutions."
What is the difference between "pollution" and "pollutant"?
"Pollution" is the overall condition or process of the environment being contaminated with harmful substances, noise, or light. A "pollutant" is a specific substance that causes it, such as exhaust fumes or plastic waste, so pollutants are the causes and pollution is the result.