pollution-heavy
|pol-lu-tion-heav-y|
/pəˈluːʃən ˈhɛvi/
highly polluted
Etymology
The term 'pollution-heavy' combines 'pollution,' from the Latin 'pollutio,' meaning 'defilement,' and 'heavy,' from Old English 'hefig,' meaning 'having great weight.'
'Pollution' evolved from the Latin 'pollutio' through Old French 'pollucion' to Middle English 'pollucion.' 'Heavy' evolved from Old English 'hefig' to Middle English 'hevy.'
Initially, 'pollution' referred to defilement or contamination, while 'heavy' referred to weight. Together, they now describe an environment with significant pollution.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
characterized by a high level of pollution.
The city is known for its pollution-heavy environment.
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Last updated: 2025/02/17 18:38