Atmospheric Pollution Flashcards
(6 cards)
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contamination.
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the action or state of making or being made impure by polluting or poisoning.
2
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pollutant.
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a substance that pollutes something, especially water or the atmosphere.
3
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contaminant.
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a polluting or poisonous substance that makes something impure
4
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adulteration.
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the action of making something poorer in quality by the addition of another substance.
5
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toxin.
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Toxins are substances created by plants and animals that are poisonous (toxic) to humans. Toxins may also include some medicines that are helpful in small doses, but poisonous in large amounts.
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uncleanness.
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the state of being unsanitary. synonyms: dirtiness. Antonyms: cleanness. the state of being clean; without dirt or other impurities.
