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 Definitions of thermal pollution  [ˈθɜr məl]  

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Definition of 'thermal pollution' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) thermal pollution
a rise in the temperature of rivers or lakes that is injurious to water-dwelling life and is caused by the discharge of heated industrial or nuclear-plant waste water.

Etymology:  (1960–65)

Definition of 'thermal pollution' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) thermal pollution
harm to lakes and rivers resulting from the release of excessive waste heat into them

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