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Preferred term

pollution  

Definition

  • The indirect or direct alteration of the biological, thermal, physical, or radioactive properties of any medium in such a way as to create a hazard or potential hazard to human health or to the health, safety or welfare of any living species.

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http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/6445

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