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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

Fields of Study > environmental science > environmental degradation > pollution
Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment > environmental science > environmental degradation > pollution
Preferred Term:

pollution

Definition:
The presence in the environment of one or more contaminants, nuisances, and the like in sufficient quantities and of such characteristics and duration as to be injurious or irritating to human, plant, or animal life, to health, or to property, or to unreasonably interfere with the enjoyment of life or property.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
environmental degradation
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Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • environmental contaminants
  • environmental contamination
  • contaminants in environment
  • environmental pollution
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/5845
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