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pollute

The correct spelling is pollute.

How to pronounce pollute

/pəˈljuːt/
verb

IPA: /pəˈljuːt/

Say it like: Pol-lut-e

The correct spelling is pollute. To make something harmful, especially by the addition of some unwanted product. For example: "The factory polluted the river when it cleaned its tanks."

Usage Examples

The factory polluted the river when it cleaned its tanks.

The lights from the stadium polluted the night sky, and we couldn't see the stars.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To make something harmful, especially by the addition of some unwanted product.
  2. 2.To make something or somewhere less suitable for some activity, especially by the introduction of some unnatural factor.
  3. 3.To corrupt or profane
  4. 4.To violate sexually; to debauch; to dishonour.

adjective

  1. 1.Polluted; defiled.

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