Air pollution/Definition

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A definition or brief description of Air pollution.

The presence of contaminants or pollutant substances in the air (air pollutants) that interfere with human health or welfare, or produce other harmful environmental effects. The substances may include gases; particulate matter; or volatile organic chemicals (National Library of Medicine)