antipollution
Combating harmful emissions
Antipollution describes measures, technologies, or policies designed to prevent or reduce environmental contamination: antipollution regulations, antipollution devices on vehicles.
The word functions almost exclusively as a modifier, appearing before nouns rather than standing alone.
Porous separation device
- scrubberPollution removal device
- bioreactorVessel for growing organisms
- desulfurizationRemoving sulfur from substances
- denitrificationMicrobial nitrate-to-gas conversion
sequestration · oxidation · biofilter · membrane · absorption · adsorption · aftertreatment · tailpipe
Related to breathing organs
- asthmaChronic lung inflammation
- allergiesAdverse immune responses
- toxinsHarmful biological substances
- carcinogensSubstances promoting tumor growth
smog · particulates · airborne · contamination · exposure · bioaccumulation · waterborne · neurotoxins
Official enactment of statutes
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- enforcementCompelling compliance with rules
- policyAdopted principle of action
- guidelinesSuggested rules for behavior
permits · restrictions · zoning · oversight · sanctions · statutes · ordinances · bans
Living organisms detoxify pollutants
- afforestationIntroducing woods to treeless land
- containmentPreventing hostile expansion
- neutralizationCanceling opposing forces
- cleanupRestoration of order
decontamination · restoration · groundwater · dredging · brownfield · landfill · hazmat · reclamation
Public expression of disapproval
- environmentalismAdvocacy for nature protection
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
- lobbyingAdvocating to decision-makers
grassroots · demonstration · petition · boycott · march · rally · ecowarrior · awareness
Reprocessing used materials
- zero-wasteNo garbage produced
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- solarOf the star
- windAir current outdoors
sustainable · low-emission · carbon-neutral · eco-friendly · hybrid · carpooling
filter
Porous separation device
- scrubberPollution removal device
- bioreactorVessel for growing organisms
- desulfurizationRemoving sulfur from substances
denitrification · sequestration · oxidation · biofilter · membrane · absorption · adsorption · aftertreatment · tailpipe · smokestack
respiratory
Related to breathing organs
carcinogens · smog · particulates · airborne · contamination · exposure · bioaccumulation · waterborne · neurotoxins · mercury
legislation
Official enactment of statutes
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- enforcementCompelling compliance with rules
- policyAdopted principle of action
guidelines · permits · restrictions · zoning · oversight · sanctions · statutes · ordinances · bans · moratorium
bioremediation
Living organisms detoxify pollutants
- afforestationIntroducing woods to treeless land
- containmentPreventing hostile expansion
- neutralizationCanceling opposing forces
cleanup · decontamination · restoration · groundwater · dredging · brownfield · landfill · hazmat · reclamation
protest
Public expression of disapproval
- environmentalismAdvocacy for nature protection
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
lobbying · grassroots · demonstration · petition · boycott · march · rally · ecowarrior · awareness · movement
recycling
Reprocessing used materials
- zero-wasteNo garbage produced
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- solarOf the star
wind · sustainable · low-emission · carbon-neutral · eco-friendly · hybrid · carpooling
antipollutionpollution
Environmental harm from waste
polluting · contaminating · pollutant · dirty · toxic
antipollutionderegulatory
Reducing governmental controls
laissez-faire · pro-business · anti-regulation · permissive · unregulated
pollution, pollute, polluted, pollutant, polluting, polluter, unpolluted, pollutants, nonpolluting