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saaste — meaning in English

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English meaning

pollutant noun A substance, often waste produced by people, that makes something dirty or unclean.
pollution noun The contamination of the environment with harmful substances, noise, or light.

Senses

saaste is used for these senses in English:

pollutant A foreign substance that makes something dirty, or impure, especially waste from human activities.
pollution Something that pollutes; a pollutant. [from 17th c.]

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Finnish words

epäpuhtaus saastuminen saastuttaminen itsesaastutus