De plasticvervuiling
Example: De plasticvervuiling in de oceaan is een groot probleem.
Definition
"De plasticvervuiling" refers to the contamination of natural environments, especially oceans, caused by plastic waste. It involves the accumulation of plastic materials that harm wildlife, ecosystems, and human health by polluting land and water bodies.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de plasticvervuiling" combines "plastic," derived from the Greek 'plastikos' meaning 'capable of being shaped,' and "vervuiling," meaning pollution or contamination. Together, they describe pollution caused specifically by plastic materials. Did you know that the term reflects growing environmental awareness since the mid-20th century?
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"De plasticvervuiling" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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