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detrimental effects of pollution
noun
det·​ri·​men·​tal
ˌde-trə-ˈmen-tᵊl

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • an undesirable or harmful person or thing
Other Words
Adjective
  • det​ri​men​tal​ly ˌde-trə-ˈmen-tᵊl-ē adverb
Examples
Adjective
  • //there were serious concerns that the factory's waste was detrimental to the local environment
First Known Use
Adjective
1590, in the meaning defined above
Noun
1831, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Adjective
detriment + -al entry 1
Noun
derivative of detrimental entry 1
detrimental
adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms