Pollution
dieNoundie Verschmutzung (fem.); die Umweltbelastung (fem.)
German translations
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German meaning: Die Verunreinigung der Umwelt, insbesondere durch Schadstoffe. English meaning: The contamination of the environment, especially by pollutants. Synonym: German example: Die Luftverschmutzung in der Stadt ist sehr hoch. English example: Air pollution in the city is very high. Type: Noun Article: die Singular Form: die Pollution Plural Form: die Pollutionen
Word details
- German meaning
- Die Freisetzung von etwas, meistens von Gasen oder Partikeln, in die Umwelt.
- English meaning
- Emission
- Synonym
- Ausstoß, Abgabe
- German example
- Die Emission von Schadstoffen durch Fabriken trägt zur Luftverschmutzung bei.
- English example
- The emission of pollutants from factories contributes to air pollution.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Emission
- Plural Form
- die Emissionen
Related words
- Verseuchung
pollution
- Verschmutzung
pollution
- Vermüllung
pollution
- Verschmutzung
Pollution
- Lichtbelästigung
light pollution
- Luftverunreinigung
air pollution
- Luftverschmutzung
air pollution
- Lichtverunreinigung
light pollution
- Autoabgas
The exhaust gases emitted by a car, typically through the tailpipe.
- Stickstoffoxid
Nitrogen oxide is a chemical compound of nitrogen and oxygen, often abbreviated as NOx.
- Schwellenwert
Threshold
- Wasserorganismus
aquatic organism
- Grundwasserkontamination
Groundwater contamination refers to the pollution of groundwater by pollutants that impair the quality of the water.
- Wasserverschmutzung
Water pollution
- Marktversagen
Market failure
- Maßnahmen ergreifen
To take action
- kumulativ
Cumulative
- Ginkgo
Ginkgo
- schadstofffrei
Pollution-free, non-toxic
- Verschmutzung
Pollution
- Ölpest
An oil spill is a large-scale environmental pollution caused by oil, usually in the sea.
- Ginko
Ginkgo
- Agglomeration
Agglomeration refers to a cluster or concentration of things or people in a particular place.
- Umwelttechnik
environmental engineering
- Meereslebewesen
Marine life
- Feinstaub
particulate matter, fine dust
- Externalität
Externality
- Lichtverunreinigung
Light pollution
- Luftverunreinigung
Air pollution refers to the contamination of the air by harmful substances such as gases, particles, or biological molecules.
- Lichtverschmutzung
Light pollution
- Lichtbelästigung
Light pollution
- belangen
Sue
- apokalyptisch
Apocalyptic describes something that relates to a disaster or the end of the world; devastating.
- Umweltschützer
Environmentalist
- unumkehrbar
Irreversible means that something cannot be undone or restored. None
- Ökologe
Ecologist
- Umweltbelastung
Environmental pollution
- Umweltverschmutzung
Environmental pollution
- Meereschemie
Marine chemistry
- Weckruf
Wake-up call
- Thematik
Theme
- versauern
to acidify
- entgegenwirken
Counteract
- zur Sprache kommen
To be discussed
- Stickstoffdioxid
Nitrogen dioxide is a toxic, reddish-brown gas with the chemical formula NO2, mainly produced by combustion processes.
- akkumulativ
Accumulative
- Luftverschmutzung
Air pollution
Example sentences with “Pollution”
Air pollution is a major problem. (Luftverschmutzung ist ein großes Problem.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the most common term for pollution?
'Verschmutzung' is general, while 'Umweltbelastung' is used for environmental impact.