dumping
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
getting rid of rubbish or unwanted things, often in a place that is not allowed.
the act of discarding waste or unwanted materials, particularly in an unregulated or illegal manner.
Simple“The city is trying to stop the illegal dumping of old tyres in the forest.”
In context“Environmental agencies have increased surveillance to prevent the illegal dumping of toxic chemicals into the local river system.”
UsageOften used as an uncountable noun or as part of a compound noun like 'illegal dumping'.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
selling products in another country at a very low price to hurt competitors.
the practice of exporting goods to a foreign market at a price lower than the home market price or the cost of production.
Simple“Local farmers complained about the dumping of cheap imported grain.”
In context“The government launched an investigation into steel dumping, alleging that foreign competitors were selling below market value to destroy local industry.”
UsageCommonly used in international trade law and economics contexts.
Synonymsundercutting
“Examples range from auto companies claiming that dumping cars into oceans benefits fish to plastics companies asserting that their products are more easily recycled than they are .”
“Algal blooms are often fuelled by excess nutrients from human activities, such as fertiliser runoff and sewage dumping.”