befouling

Noun

The act of making something dirty, polluted, or contaminated.

ریشه

From 'befoul' (to make dirty) + '-ing' (suffix indicating present participle or noun form).

مثال

• The befouling of the river led to the death of aquatic life.
• The befouling of the air caused respiratory problems for the residents.
• The befouling of the environment is a serious concern.