De watervervuiling
Example: De watervervuiling bedreigt de gezondheid van veel dieren.
Definition
"De watervervuiling" refers to the contamination or pollution of water bodies such as rivers, lakes, and oceans, which negatively affects aquatic life and the health of ecosystems. It involves harmful substances entering water, posing risks to animals and humans.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de watervervuiling" combines "water," meaning water, and "vervuiling," meaning pollution or contamination. The term literally translates to water pollution, describing the process of making water dirty or harmful.
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"De watervervuiling" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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