Pollution
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The introduction of harmful substances or contaminants into the natural environment, causing adverse effects. Includes air, water, soil, and noise pollution that damages ecosystems.
“Air pollution in major cities has reached dangerously high levels this winter.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/pəˈl(j)uːʃən/
Syllables
pol·lu·tion
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Antonyms
decontamination
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Wordle
Double 'L' pattern and '-TION' ending; contains three vowels
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points; the double 'L' allows for parallel word building
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