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Air-pollution
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Air pollution
Air pollution is the introduction of chemicals, particulate matter, or biological materials that cause harm or discomfort to humans or other living organisms, or cause damage to the natural environment or built environment, into the atmosphere. The atmosphere is a complex dynamic natural gaseous sy... Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_pollution
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Air Pollution
The presence of contaminants or pollutant substances in the air that interfere with human health or welfare, or produce other harmful environmental effects. Found op http://www.epa.gov/OCEPAterms/
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air pollution
[n] - pollution of the air Found op http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definition.php?query=air%20pollution
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Air Pollution
Unwanted particles, mist or gases put into the atmosphere as a result of motor vehicle exhaust, the operation of industrial facilities or other human activity. Found op http://www.neo.ne.gov/statshtml/glossarya.htm
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air pollution
noun pollution of the atmosphere; `air pollution reduced the visibility` Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=air%20pollution
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air pollution
(from the article `China`) ...consequences of China`s economic boom came under increased government scrutiny. Reports emerged showing that just 1% of China`s approximately 560 ... On Oct. 5, 2006, the World Health Organization (WHO) unveiled its new air-quality guidelines, last issued in 1997, and a... Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/a/33
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Air pollution
One or more chemicals or substances in high enough concentrations in the air to harm humans, other animals, vegetation, or materials. Such chemicals or physical conditions (such as excess heat or noise) are called air pollutants.
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Air Pollution
Toxification of the atmosphere through the addition of one or more harmful substances in the air. Substance must be in concentrations high enough to be hazardous to humans, other animals, vegetation, or materials. Also see primary pollutant and secondary pollutant. Found op http://www.physicalgeography.net/physgeoglos/a.html
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AIR POLLUTION
The soiling of the atmosphere by contaminants to the point that may cause injury to health, property, plant, or animal life, or prevent the use and enjoyment of the outdoors. Found op http://www.weather.com/glossary/a.html
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Air Pollution
The presence of contaminants in the air in concentrations that prevent the normal dispersive ability of the air, and that interfere with biological processes and human economics. Found op http://www.electromn.com/glossary/a.htm
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air pollution
The contamination of the atmosphere, or the air in a building, by harmful gases, vapors, aerosols, and dust particles, resulting principally from human activities but to a lesser extent from natural processes. Natural pollutants include pollen particles, salt-water spray, wind-blown dust, and fine d... Found op http://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/A/AE_air_pollution.html
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air pollution
air pollution, contamination of the air by noxious gases and minute particles of solid and liquid matter (particulates) in concentrations that endanger health. The major sources of air pollution are transportation engines, power and heat generation, industrial processes, and the burning of solid was... Found op http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/sci/A0802906.html
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air pollution
Type: Term Definitions: 1. contamination of air by smoke and harmful gases, mainly oxides of carbon, sulfur, and nitrogen, as from automobile exhausts, industrial emissions, or burning rubbish. Found op http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=70759
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air pollution
Contamination of the atmosphere caused by the discharge, accidental or deliberate, of a wide range of toxic airborne substances. Often the amount of the released substance is relatively high in a certain locality, so the harmful effects become more noticeable. The cost of preventing any discharge of... Found op http://www.talktalk.co.uk/reference/encyclopaedia/hutchinson/m0030478.html
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Air Pollution
The presence of contaminants or pollutant substances in the air that interfere with human health or welfare, or produce other harmful environmental effects. Found op http://www.4cleanair.org/glossary.html
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Air Pollution
The contamination of the atmosphere by any toxic or radioactive gases and particulate matter as a result of human activity. Found op http://www.chemistry-dictionary.com/definition/air+pollution.php
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air pollution
the modification of the natural characteristics of the atmosphere by a chemical, particulate matter, or biological agent. Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_environmental_science
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airpollution
1) Where there's smoke, there's ... Found op http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/EN/crossword-dictionary/airpollution/1
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