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Meaning of Pollute
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "pollute" means to damage or harm the environment, especially by introducing harmful substances or products.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "pollute" as to make something (such as air, water, or land) unclean or impure.
- The Cambridge Dictionary states that "pollute" means to spoil or damage the quality of the air, water, or land by adding harmful or unpleasant substances.
Example Uses
- The factory's waste polluted the nearby river, causing harm to the aquatic life.
- The city's air is heavily polluted due to the large number of vehicles on the road.
- The oil spill polluted the ocean, affecting the marine ecosystem.