polluted (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /pəˈluːt/

Definition

To make something dirty or harmful, especially by adding chemicals or waste.

Examples

• Factories can pollute the rivers with chemicals.

• Smoking pollutes the air in a small room.

• Litter pollutes the streets and parks.

How to Use polluted

pollute something (prepositional phrase)

To make a place or substance dirty or harmful. — "The chemicals polluted the soil."

pollute with something (prepositional phrase)

To make something dirty or harmful by adding a substance. — "The river was polluted with plastic waste."

Synonyms of polluted

Words with a similar meaning to polluted:

• spoil
• contaminate
• taint
• desecrate

Antonyms of polluted

Words with the opposite meaning to polluted:

• clean
• purify

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