pollution


pollution (http://definr.com/pollution)

     n 1: undesirable state of the natural environment being
          contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of
          human activities
     2: the state of being polluted [syn: befoulment, defilement]
     3: the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either
        intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or
        factors [syn: contamination] [ant: decontamination]