noise pollution
noun
unwanted or harmful noise, as from automobiles, airplanes, or industrial workplaces.
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Origin of noise pollution
First recorded in 1965–70
Words nearby noise pollution
noise, noise factor, noise generator, noise limiter, noise masking, noise pollution, noise suppressor, noiseless, noisemaker, noisenik, noiseproof
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British Dictionary definitions for noise pollution
noise pollution
noun
annoying or harmful noise in an environment
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Medical definitions for noise pollution
noise pollution
[ noiz ]
n.
An annoying or physiologically damaging environmental noise level.
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Scientific definitions for noise pollution
noise pollution
[ noiz ]
Environmental noise, as from vehicles or machinery, that is annoying, distracting, or physically harmful. The physical effects can include hearing loss, tinnitus, stress, and sleeplessness. Noise pollution is usually considered in terms of its effects on human populations, though it is known to affect wildlife as well.
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