La contaminació per plàstic
Example: La contaminació per plàstic afecta molts animals marins cada any.
Definition
"La contaminació per plàstic" refers to the pollution caused by plastic materials in the environment, particularly affecting oceans, rivers, and land. This type of pollution harms wildlife, disrupts ecosystems, and poses health risks to humans and animals through the accumulation of plastic waste.
Etymology
The phrase "la contaminació per plàstic" comes from Catalan, where "contaminació" means contamination or pollution, derived from the Latin 'contaminatio,' meaning defilement or pollution. "Plàstic" comes from the Greek word 'plastikos,' meaning capable of being shaped or molded, reflecting the material's flexible nature. Did you know? The widespread use of plastics began in the early 20th century, leading to this modern environmental issue.
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"La contaminació per plàstic" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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