A poluição
Example: A poluição do ar deixa a cidade muito suja.
Definition
"A poluição" refers to the presence or introduction of harmful substances or contaminants into the environment, causing damage or discomfort. It often involves air, water, or soil pollution, negatively affecting natural ecosystems and human health.
Etymology
The word "a poluição" comes from the Latin 'pollutio,' meaning 'defilement' or 'staining.' It entered Portuguese through Old French, retaining the sense of contaminating or making impure, especially in environmental contexts.
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