Aug. 23, 2004 -- Three cigarettes can cause more air pollution than a diesel car's exhaust, according to an Italian study. The study compared levels of air pollution particles produced by cigarettes with those coming from a late-model eco-diesel engine.
: a growth or increase that occurs after a period without growth or increase. Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for resurgence Spanish Central: Translation of resurgence Nglish: Translation of resurgence for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of resurgence for Arabic speakers.
Definition of recession. 1  1 : the act or action of receding : withdrawal. 2  2 : a departing procession (as of clergy and choir at the end of a church service) 3  3 : a period of reduced economic activity.