Crossword clues for noise pollution
noise pollution
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Wiktionary
n. Excess noise which is unpleasant or harmful.
WordNet
n. annoying and potentially harmful environmental noise [syn: sound pollution]
Wikipedia
Noise pollution or noise disturbance is the disturbing or excessive noise that may harm the activity or balance of human or animal life. The source of most outdoor noise worldwide is mainly caused by machines and transportation systems, motor vehicles, aircraft, and trains. Outdoor noise is summarized by the word environmental noise. Poor urban planning may give rise to noise pollution, since side-by-side industrial and residential buildings can result in noise pollution in the residential areas. Documented problems associated with urban noise go back as far as Ancient Rome.
Outdoor noise can be caused by machines, building activities, and music performances, especially in some workplaces. Noise-induced hearing loss can be caused by outside (e.g. trains) or inside (e.g. music) noise.
High noise levels can contribute to cardiovascular effects in humans and an increased incidence of coronary artery disease. In animals, noise can increase the risk of death by altering predator or prey detection and avoidance, interfere with reproduction and navigation, and contribute to permanent hearing loss.
Usage examples of "noise pollution".
When Rachel had tried to explain about noise pollution, Cosmo had told her to piss off, and her own disloyal children had roared with laughter, refusing to make daisy chains because they wanted to play with the boat, too.
I think that if Muzak can be stamped out, alot of our other ailments will disappear too, since they're probably stress symptoms, caused by noise pollution.
Then the development of the steamship in the nineteenth century introduced an ominous source of noise pollution.
The chorus of horns exceeded noise pollution levels and made her smile thinly.
Both pedestrians and drivers ignored the noise pollution laws and honked, shouted, and buzzed out their frustrations.
I wanted to let you know what we are hoping to do about the nightly noise pollution.
But the invention of the internal combustion engine had been suppressed, and there was no gas and noise pollution from auto.
This was done so that people who lived on the rig would suffer as little noise pollution as possible.