dumping
/ˈdʌmpɪŋ/
noun
- The act of getting rid of waste or unwanted material, especially in an improper or illegal way.
- The company was fined for dumping toxic chemicals into the river.
- The city provides free dumping services for household trash on Saturdays.
- Illegal dumping of old furniture and tires has become a problem in the park.
- The practice of selling goods in a foreign market at a price lower than the domestic market, often to gain an advantage.
- The trade dispute centered on allegations of dumping of agricultural products.
- The steel industry accused the country of dumping cheap metal on the global market.
- Anti-dumping laws are designed to protect local businesses from unfair competition.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to or used for dumping waste or unwanted items.
- The dumping fee for construction debris is higher than for household trash.
- A dumping station for boat waste is available at the marina.
- They drove to the dumping ground on the edge of town.