Marine Pollution Terminology

noun A quantity of liquid that has been spilled or an instance of spilling

verb To cause or allow to run or fall from a container, especially accidentally or wastefully

• The spill of oil from the tanker caused extensive damage to the marine ecosystem.
• Oops, I accidentally spilled my coffee on the table.
• Don't spill the tea about what happened last night!
• Her emotions were about to spill over as she struggled to keep them in check.

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'garbage patch' is a noun referring to a collection of marine debris and litter that has accumulated in a specific area of the ocean.

• The garbage patch in the Pacific Ocean is a major environmental concern due to its impact on marine life.
• Have you heard about that huge garbage patch floating in the ocean?
• I can't believe how big that garbage patch is, it's like a trash island out there.
• Her mind felt like a garbage patch, cluttered with negative thoughts and distractions.