pollute

verb

pol·lute pə-ˈlüt How to pronounce pollute (audio)

polluted; polluting

transitive verb

: to make ceremonially or morally impure : defile

: debase sense 1

using language to deceive or mislead pollutes language

Linda C. Lederman

: to make physically impure or unclean : befoul, dirty

: to contaminate (an environment) especially with man-made waste

polluter noun

pollutive

pə-ˈlü-tiv How to pronounce pollute (audio)

adjective

Synonyms

befoul
contaminate
defile
foul
poison
taint

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Example Sentences

Miles of beaches were polluted by the oil spill. Car exhaust pollutes the air.

Recent Examples on the Web Opponents, including more than two dozen environmental groups, have asked the Navy to kill the idea, saying another golf course would pollute the Chesapeake Bay at a time when efforts to improve the bay’s water quality are falling short.

Fredrick Kunkle, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2022 The lawsuit alleges coal ash, which contains contaminants such as mercury and arsenic, is being moved to unlined ponds which can pollute air and drinking water.

Keith Bierygolick, The Enquirer, 16 Aug. 2022 Fertilizers and chemicals wash off farm fields and pollute our waterways.

Gabriel Popkin, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2022 When doing so without sufficient and efficient scrutiny, bad sellers and their illicit products unavoidably infiltrate the system and pollute the whole ecosystem.

Ariel Katz, Forbes, 25 July 2022 Most plastic isn't recycled globally and millions of tons pollute the world's oceans, impact wildlife and turn up in drinking water.

Arkansas Online, 4 July 2022 Most plastic isn’t recycled globally and millions of tons pollute the world’s oceans, impact wildlife and turn up in drinking water.

Aniruddha Ghosal, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 July 2022 This is an important move from the brand, as chemicals from harsh cleaning products can pollute water, affect the food chain, and negatively impact your indoor air quality.

Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 June 2022 Reversing a Trump-era rule, the Environmental Protection Agency moved to restore authority to states and tribes to stop energy projects that could pollute local waters.

New York Times, 19 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin pollutus, past participle of polluere, from por- (akin to Latin per through) + -luere (akin to Latin lutum mud, Greek lyma dirt, defilement) — more at for

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

单词	pollutes
释义	pollute verb pol·lute pə-ˈlüt polluted; polluting transitive verb 1 a : to make ceremonially or morally impure : defile b : debase sense 1 using language to deceive or mislead pollutes language Linda C. Lederman 2 a : to make physically impure or unclean : befoul, dirty b : to contaminate (an environment) especially with man-made waste polluter noun pollutive pə-ˈlü-tiv adjective Synonyms befoul contaminate defile foul poison taint See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Miles of beaches were polluted by the oil spill. Car exhaust pollutes the air. Recent Examples on the Web Opponents, including more than two dozen environmental groups, have asked the Navy to kill the idea, saying another golf course would pollute the Chesapeake Bay at a time when efforts to improve the bay’s water quality are falling short. Fredrick Kunkle, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2022 The lawsuit alleges coal ash, which contains contaminants such as mercury and arsenic, is being moved to unlined ponds which can pollute air and drinking water. Keith Bierygolick, The Enquirer, 16 Aug. 2022 Fertilizers and chemicals wash off farm fields and pollute our waterways. Gabriel Popkin, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2022 When doing so without sufficient and efficient scrutiny, bad sellers and their illicit products unavoidably infiltrate the system and pollute the whole ecosystem. Ariel Katz, Forbes, 25 July 2022 Most plastic isn't recycled globally and millions of tons pollute the world's oceans, impact wildlife and turn up in drinking water. Arkansas Online, 4 July 2022 Most plastic isn’t recycled globally and millions of tons pollute the world’s oceans, impact wildlife and turn up in drinking water. Aniruddha Ghosal, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 July 2022 This is an important move from the brand, as chemicals from harsh cleaning products can pollute water, affect the food chain, and negatively impact your indoor air quality. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 June 2022 Reversing a Trump-era rule, the Environmental Protection Agency moved to restore authority to states and tribes to stop energy projects that could pollute local waters. New York Times, 19 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Latin pollutus, past participle of polluere, from por- (akin to Latin per through) + -luere (akin to Latin lutum mud, Greek lyma dirt, defilement) — more at for First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition pollute verb pol·lute pə-ˈlüt polluted; polluting : to spoil or make impure especially with waste made by humans Factories pollute the stream. Medical Definition pollute transitive verb pol·lute pə-ˈlüt polluted; polluting 1 : to make physically impure or unclean 2 : to contaminate (an environment) especially with man-made waste pollutes verb present tense third-person singular of pollute as in contaminates to make unfit for use by the addition of something harmful or undesirable outmoded factories polluting the air Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance contaminates poisons taints infects defiles befouls dirties sullies soils dilutes rots muddies fouls blackens corrupts stains grimes smudges adulterates besmirches mires spoils waters down fouls up begrimes smirches doctors Antonyms & Near Antonyms purifies cleans cleanses clears distills distils clarifies decontaminates purges filters disinfects sterilizes sanitizes See More
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pollute

verb

Synonyms

Example Sentences

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verb

Medical Definition

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