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to pollute
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to damage the environment by releasing harmful chemicals or substances to the air, water, or land
Example
Dumping untreated sewage into rivers can pollute the water and harm aquatic life.
Cars emit exhaust fumes that pollute the atmosphere with greenhouse gases.
Factories often pollute the air with emissions from burning fossil fuels.
Pesticides used in agriculture can pollute soil and groundwater if not applied responsibly.
The odorous fumes from the factory polluted the air.
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