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Air pollution Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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air pollution
Noun
1. pollution of the atmosphere; "air pollution reduced the visibility"
(hypernym) pollution
(hyponym) acid rain, acid precipitation
Noun
1. pollution of the atmosphere; "air pollution reduced the visibility"
(hypernym) pollution
(hyponym) acid rain, acid precipitation
Air pollution Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| EPA Glossary of Climate Change Terms |
Air pollution
One or more chemicals or substances in high enough concentrations in the air to harm humans, other animals, vegetation, or materials. Such chemicals or physical conditions (such as excess heat or noise) are called air pollutants.
One or more chemicals or substances in high enough concentrations in the air to harm humans, other animals, vegetation, or materials. Such chemicals or physical conditions (such as excess heat or noise) are called air pollutants.
| EPA Terms of Environment |
Air Pollution
The presence of contaminants or pollutant substances in the air that interfere with human health or welfare, or produce other harmful environmental effects.
The presence of contaminants or pollutant substances in the air that interfere with human health or welfare, or produce other harmful environmental effects.
| Environmental Engineering (English ver.) |
Air Pollution
The presence of contaminants or pollutant substances in the air that interfere with human health or welfare, or produce other harmful environmental effects.
The presence of contaminants or pollutant substances in the air that interfere with human health or welfare, or produce other harmful environmental effects.
Air pollution Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| WEATHER&METEOROLOGY |
AIR POLLUTION
The soiling of the atmosphere by contaminants to the point that may cause injury to health, property, plant, or animal life, or prevent the use and enjoyment of the outdoors.
The soiling of the atmosphere by contaminants to the point that may cause injury to health, property, plant, or animal life, or prevent the use and enjoyment of the outdoors.
| Energy Glossary |
AIR POLLUTION
Unwanted particles, mist or gases put into the atmosphere as a result of motor vehicle exhaust, the operation of industrial facilities or other human activity.
Unwanted particles, mist or gases put into the atmosphere as a result of motor vehicle exhaust, the operation of industrial facilities or other human activity.
| Dictionary of Automotive Terms |
Air pollution
Contamination of the earth's atmosphere by various natural and man-made pollutants such as smoke, gases, dust, etc.
Contamination of the earth's atmosphere by various natural and man-made pollutants such as smoke, gases, dust, etc.
| Physical Geography Terms and Meanings |
Air Pollution
Toxification of the atmosphere through the addition of one or more harmful substances in the air. Substance must be in concentrations high enough to be hazardous to humans, other animals, vegetation, or materials. Also see primary pollutant and secondary pollutant.
Toxification of the atmosphere through the addition of one or more harmful substances in the air. Substance must be in concentrations high enough to be hazardous to humans, other animals, vegetation, or materials. Also see primary pollutant and secondary pollutant.
| Glossary of Sociology |
AIR POLLUTION
Refers to the contamination of the atmosphere by noxious substances (see also DEPLETION , ENVIRONMENT , and INTENSIFICATION ).
Refers to the contamination of the atmosphere by noxious substances (see also DEPLETION , ENVIRONMENT , and INTENSIFICATION ).
Air pollution Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Air pollution
Air pollution is a chemical, particulate matter, or biological agent that modifies the natural characteristics of the atmosphere. The atmosphere is a complex, dynamic natural gaseous system that is essential to support life on planet Earth. Stratospheric ozone depletion due to air pollution has long been recognized as a threat to human health as well as to the Earth's ecosystems.
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