water pollution
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water pollution
Contamination of rivers, lakes and seas by fertilizers, pesticides, sewage, and oil or toxic waste from ships and factories.
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Noun | 1. | ![]() pollution - undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities |
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