De vervuiling
Example: De vervuiling in de rivier is erg slecht voor vissen.
Definition
"De vervuiling" refers to the contamination or pollution of the environment, such as air, water, or soil, caused by harmful substances or waste. It negatively affects natural habitats, living organisms, and human health, as in the example, "De vervuiling in de rivier is erg slecht voor vissen."
Etymology
The Dutch word "de vervuiling" comes from the verb "vervuilen," meaning to pollute or contaminate. It is formed by the prefix "ver-" implying intensification or transformation and "vuil," meaning dirt or filth. Did you know? The concept of pollution has been recognized since industrial times when environmental changes became evident.
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"De vervuiling" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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