How Do You Spell POLLUTE?

1. Pollute is a transitive verb that refers to the act of contaminating or introducing substances or pollutants into the environment that result in its degradation or harm. It involves the introduction of harmful or unwanted materials into air, water, or land, thereby making them impure, unsafe, or unsuitable for human, animal, and plant life.

   When someone or something pollutes, it can be in the form of toxic chemicals, sewage, waste, emissions, or any other harmful elements that have adverse effects on the quality of the environment. These pollutants have the potential to alter the natural balance in ecosystems, leading to the destruction of habitats, biodiversity loss, and health hazards for living organisms.

   The process of pollution can occur due to various human activities, including industrial production, transportation, waste disposal, agricultural practices, and the burning of fossil fuels. Additionally, natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions and wildfires can also contribute to polluting the environment.

   Pollution is a significant environmental concern globally because of its detrimental impact on both the immediate and long-term well-being of the planet. It can lead to air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, and noise pollution, which all have extensive consequences on human health, wildlife, ecosystems, and climate change.

   Efforts to mitigate pollution involve implementing sustainable practices, employing cleaner technologies, focusing on waste management and recycling, regulating emissions, and raising awareness about the importance of preserving and protecting the environment for future generations.

2. To make foul or unclean; to defile; to tiant with guilt; to corrupt; to vitiate; to violate.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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The word "pollute" originates from the Latin word "pollutus", which is the past participle of the verb "polluere". In Latin, "polluere" means "to soil, defile, or contaminate". The term was later borrowed into the English language, maintaining its original meaning of introducing impurities or harmful substances into something, usually the environment.

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