pollute (Meaning)
pollute (v)
make impure
pollute (v. t.)
To make foul, impure, or unclean; to defile; to taint; to soil; to desecrate; -- used of physical or moral defilement.
To violate sexually; to debauch; to dishonor.
To render ceremonially unclean; to disqualify or unfit for sacred use or service, or for social intercourse.
pollute (a.)
Polluted.
Synonyms & Antonyms of pollute
pollute Sentence Examples
- Industrial activities heavily pollute the surrounding environment with toxic chemicals.
- The exhaust fumes from vehicles pollute the city air, causing respiratory problems.
- Plastic waste that ends up in oceans pollutes marine ecosystems, harming marine life.
- Improper waste disposal practices pollute water sources, contaminating them with bacteria and chemicals.
- Agricultural runoff containing fertilizers and pesticides pollutes rivers and lakes, causing algal blooms and fish kills.
- Deforestation and land clearing pollute the atmosphere by releasing carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.
- Noise pollution from construction and traffic can pollute urban environments,扰乱ing sleep and causing stress.
- Light pollution from artificial lighting can pollute night skies, making it difficult to observe stars and disrupt wildlife.
- Oil spills and other marine disasters can pollute vast areas of ocean, harming marine life and coastal communities.
- The use of fossil fuels pollutes the air and contributes to climate change, which has far-reaching negative effects on the environment.
FAQs About the word pollute
make impureTo make foul, impure, or unclean; to defile; to taint; to soil; to desecrate; -- used of physical or moral defilement., To violate sexually; to debau
taint, poison,contaminate, soil, defile,befoul, dilute, foul, infect, dirty
clarify, purge, cleanse, clarify, purge, clean, cleanse, clean,purify, purify
Industrial activities heavily pollute the surrounding environment with toxic chemicals.
The exhaust fumes from vehicles pollute the city air, causing respiratory problems.
Plastic waste that ends up in oceans pollutes marine ecosystems, harming marine life.
Improper waste disposal practices pollute water sources, contaminating them with bacteria and chemicals.
