pollutions

Harmful emissions released

Pollutions is the plural of pollution, used when distinguishing different types or sources of contamination: air and water pollutions, various industrial pollutions.

The word is uncommon because pollution typically functions as a mass noun covering all forms of environmental contamination collectively.

environmental

contamination

Introduction of impurities

  • emissionsSubstances released into air
  • smogSunlight-activated urban pollution
  • sewageLiquid refuse in drains

toxic waste · runoff · effluent · oil spills · particulates · carbon emissions · leachate · acid rain · microplastics · heavy metals

bodily

toxins

Harmful biological substances

cellular damage · detoxification · cleansing · purging · bioaccumulation · chemical exposure

spiritual

defilement

Act of corrupting purity

desecration · profanation · tainting · moral decay · degradation · uncleanliness · sin · sacrilege · violation · befoulment

types

electronic waste

Discarded technological devices

Opposites
environmental quality

pollutionsclean air

Uncontaminated breathable gas

clean water · purities · purifications · cleanliness · cleanups

purity/corruption

pollutionspurities

States of being uncontaminated

purity · cleanliness · wholesomeness · immaculateness · spotlessness

purity/contamination

pollutionspurities

States of being uncontaminated

purifications · decontaminations · cleansings · refinements · distillations

Phrases
Family

pollution, antipollution, environmental pollution

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G