thermal pollution

/ˌθʌrməl pəˌluʃən/
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Definitions of thermal pollution
  1. noun
    harm to lakes and rivers resulting from the release of excessive waste heat into them
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    type of:
    pollution
    undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities
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