Water Pollution

noun a chemical compound containing the nitrate ion (NO3-), such as potassium nitrate or sodium nitrate

• Nitrate is commonly used in fertilizers to promote plant growth.
• I heard that nitrate is in a lot of processed foods these days.
• Watch out for foods high in nitrate, they're not good for you.
• The nitrate of our relationship was explosive, leading to a messy breakup.

noun HABs (Harmful Algal Blooms) are large concentrations of algae that produce toxic or harmful effects on people, animals, and ecosystems.

• Harmful algal blooms (HABs) can have devastating effects on marine ecosystems.
• Hey, have you heard about those HABs causing problems in the ocean?
• Those HABs are seriously messing things up in the water.
• Like a toxic blanket, HABs smother the life out of the ocean.