verb🔗ShareTo make something harmful, especially by the addition of some unwanted product."The factory polluted the river when it cleaned its tanks."environmentindustryecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make something or somewhere less suitable for some activity, especially by the introduction of some unnatural factor."The factory's smoke was polluting the air, making it hard for the children to breathe during recess. "environmentnatureecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo corrupt or profane"His constant negativity was polluting the positive atmosphere of the team. "environmentmoralactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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adjective🔗ShareAdapted or tending to pollute; causing defilement or pollution."The factory was emitting polluting smoke, which made the air unhealthy to breathe. "environmentecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
