Luftverschmutzung

air pollution

noun LOOFT-fer-shmoots-oong Rare

Usage Note

Luftverschmutzung is feminine (die Luftverschmutzung). Contamination of the atmosphere by pollutants such as particulate matter (Feinstaub), nitrogen oxides (Stickoxide), and ozone; Feinstaubalarm days in Stuttgart triggered Germany's first-ever urban driving bans.

Examples

"Die Luftverschmutzung in der Innenstadt überschreitet die EU-Grenzwerte."

Natural Translation

Air pollution in the city centre exceeds EU limit values.

Literal Translation

The air pollution in the inner city exceeds the EU limit values.

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