Pollute with Meaning in English
expression · lemma: pollute
Definition
To make air, water, or land dirty or harmful by adding something specific to it, such as chemicals, waste, or noise.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in a passive sense ('polluted with oil'). Common combinations: 'pollute with chemicals,' 'pollute with noise,' 'pollute with litter.' Refers to adding a harmful or unwanted substance. 'Pollute' is formal; in casual language, 'mess up' or 'dirty' may be used instead.
Example Sentences
The river is polluted with garbage from the city.
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The air was polluted with smoke after the fire.
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The sea is often polluted with oil from ships.
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The forest was polluted with plastic bottles left by campers.
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At rush hour, the streets are polluted with car exhaust.
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Their beautiful lake got polluted with chemicals from a nearby factory.
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