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Vocabulary Term Details

Pollution

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pollution)

Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse change. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
N/A

Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Natural phenomena
Acid deposition
Agricultural pollution
Air pollution
Contamination
Diffuse pollution
Emission
Industrial pollution
Sediment pollution
Soil pollution
Water pollution
Environmental degradation
Environmental impact
Environmental monitoring
Indicator organisms
Manmade disasters
Pesticides
Pollutants
Pollution surveys
Side effects
Spray drift

This term is used for the following terms: 
Environmental contamination
Environmental pollution
Immission

Approved Date
24-Jun-2013

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