"pollution" in the noun sense
1. pollution
undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities
2. befoulment, defilement, pollution
the state of being polluted
3. contamination, pollution
the act of contaminating or polluting including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors
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