👉 The term "dumped" is a colloquial expression that refers to something being removed from, or thrown away, without any intention of using it again. It's often used in the context of environmental issues, such as landfills, where waste products are disposed of and not recycled or reused. For example: - The government has recently dumped millions of tons of coal ash into rivers and lakes to clean up after the devastating fires. - The company has been dumping toxic chemicals into the ocean for