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Term: POLLUTE
Definition: When something is polluted, it means that harmful things have been added to it. This can happen to the air we breathe, the water we drink, or the ground we walk on. Pollution can make people and animals sick, and it can harm the environment. A polluter is someone or something that causes pollution.
POLLUTE
pollute, verb. To make something dirty or harmful by adding harmful substances to it. This can include contaminating the soil, air, or water with harmful substances.
pollution, noun. The act of polluting or the state of being polluted.
polluter, noun. A person or entity that pollutes.
These examples illustrate how polluting can harm the environment and living things. When harmful substances are added to the soil, air, or water, it can make it difficult or impossible for plants and animals to survive. It can also cause health problems for humans who are exposed to the pollution.