noun
dumping
DUHM-pihng
noun
1
The act of discarding or disposing of something, especially carelessly or illegally.
"Illegal dumping of chemical waste polluted the river."
2
(economics) Selling exports at an artificially low price to undercut foreign competitors.
"The tariffs were imposed to counter alleged dumping by overseas manufacturers."
How to Use Dumping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGetting rid of waste (often illegally), or selling goods abroad at unfairly low prices.
Common pairings
illegal dumping
dumping ground
anti-dumping tariff
Word Forms
dumpings plural
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Illegal _____ of chemical waste polluted the river.