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pollute

Syllabification: (pol·lute)

Pronunciation: /pəˈlo͞ot/

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Definition of pollute

verb

[with object]

contaminate (water, air, or a place) with harmful or poisonous substances:the explosion polluted the town with dioxin (as adjective polluted)exposure to polluted air
defile; corrupt:a society polluted by racism