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   pollute

   /pəˈl(j)uːt/

   verb

   • 1. contaminate (water, the air, etc.) with harmful or poisonous substances: "the explosion polluted the town with dioxin" Similar contaminateadulteratetaintpoisonbefoulfouldirtysoilblightmake filthyinfectOpposite cleanpurify
   • ▪ defile or corrupt: "a society polluted by greed" Similar corruptpoisonwarppervertdepravedefileblightdebauchsullybesmirchdesecrateviolateOpposite purify

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin pollut- ‘soiled, defiled’, from the verb polluere, based on the root of lutum ‘mud’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPOLLUTE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Pollute means to make air, water, or soil dirty or harmful to people, animals, and plants, especially by adding harmful chemicals or waste. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, opposites, and usage of pollute with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

   • English (US)

     to make an area or substance, usually air, water, or soil,...

   • Znaczenie Pollute, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     pollute definicja: 1. to make an area or substance, usually...

   • Pollute: Danish Translation

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   • Pollute: Thai Translation

     pollute translate: ทำให้สกปรก. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Pollute: German Translation

     POLLUTE translate: verschmutzen. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Pollute: Catalan Translation

     pollute translate: pol·luir, contaminar. Learn more in the...

   • Pollute: French Translation

     POLLUTE translate: polluer, polluer. Learn more in the...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › pollutePollute Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of pollute, a verb that means to make impure or unclean, especially with man-made waste. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPOLLUTE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to make an area or substance, usually air, water, or soil, dirty or harmful to people, animals, and plants, especially by adding harmful chemicals: The pesticides used on many farms are polluting the water supply. We won't invest in any company that pollutes the environment.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › pollutePOLLUTE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Pollute definition: to make foul or unclean, especially with harmful chemical or waste products; dirty. See examples of POLLUTE used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPOLLUTE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   May 10, 2024 · Pollute means to make something dirty, dangerous, or impure, especially with harmful substances. Learn the word origin, pronunciation, grammar, and usage of pollute with Collins English Dictionary.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpollute verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Pollute means to add dirty or harmful substances to land, air, water, etc. so that it is no longer pleasant or safe to use. Learn how to use this verb with pictures, pronunciation, collocations and synonyms.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › pollutePollute - definition of pollute by The Free Dictionary

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   Pollute means to make unfit, harmful, or impure, especially by adding waste matter. Find the origin, usage, and translations of pollute in English and Spanish.