antipollution
Americanadjective
adjective
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(of measures, policies, etc) designed to combat pollution and its causes
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opposed to pollution and its causes
antipollution banners
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Etymology
Origin of antipollution
Example Sentences
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Attorney’s Office of the Western District of Virginia to probe whether the incessant violations of antipollution laws had risen to the level of criminal behavior, people familiar with the matter said.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026
It was antipollution if you wanted to be charitable, but really, it was anti-everything.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2025
“We’re going to get to the bottom of this and we’re going to stand by our antipollution efforts.”
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 6, 2023
“We started out as an antipollution mask, and I think it is still the core business,” Xiao says.
From Science Magazine ● May 18, 2022
It is an impressive dethroning aided by economic shifts, antipollution legislation, union campaigns by mine workers and global trade negotiations.
From New York Times ● Dec. 13, 2018
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