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dumping

/ˈdʌmpɪŋ/noun

उच्चारण डम्पिंग

कचरा फेंकना, डंपिंग

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noun
  1. 1

    [U]

    the act of getting rid of waste or other unwanted things, especially in a place where this is not allowed

    कचरा फेंकना, डंपिंग

    • The dumping of factory waste into the Yamuna is a serious problem.
    • Signs warn against the dumping of rubbish near the lake.
  2. 2

    [U] technical

    the practice of selling goods in a foreign country at a price lower than their price at home or lower than the cost of producing them

    पाटन, डंपिंग (विदेशी बाज़ार में लागत से कम दाम पर माल बेचना)

    • India has accused some exporters of dumping cheap steel.
    • Local manufacturers asked the government to act against dumping.
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General knowledge

To protect home industries from dumping, a government may charge an extra tax on such imports, called an anti-dumping duty.

घरेलू उद्योगों को dumping से बचाने के लिए सरकार ऐसे आयात पर एक अतिरिक्त कर लगा सकती है, जिसे anti-dumping duty कहते हैं।