The plastic pollution
Example: Plastic pollution contaminates environment with non-biodegradable waste materials
Definition
"The plastic pollution" refers to the accumulation of plastic objects and particles in the environment, causing harmful effects to wildlife, ecosystems, and human health by introducing non-biodegradable waste materials that persist for long periods.
Etymology
The phrase "the plastic pollution" combines "plastic," derived from the Greek word 'plastikos,' meaning 'capable of being molded,' with "pollution," which comes from the Latin 'pollutio,' meaning 'defilement or contamination.' Together, they describe the contamination caused by plastic materials, a term that gained prominence with the rise of synthetic plastics in the 20th century.
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"The plastic pollution" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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