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2 Replies ・ Started by Zetaku at 2020-07-10 22:04:37 UTC ・ Last reply by Zetaku at 2020-07-17 21:47:29 UTC
This is a discussion about 汚染

The usage of 汚染

When do you use 汚染 VS 公害？

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HataReizu at 2020-07-11 20:20:07 UTC

汚染 is more specific in referring to contamination by pollutants or radioactive materials of water or air and the like whereas 公害 is more broad and can refer to anything not limited to pollution that harms quality of life like noise or stench.

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Zetaku at 2020-07-17 21:47:29 UTC

Thank you! That is a very clear difference

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