pollute
/pəˈluːt/
pol · lute
pə · ˈluːt
English Definition
v. to make something dirty or harmful to the environment
Significado en Español
contaminar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm ô nhiễm
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “pollute”:
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A
refine
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B
purify
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C
contaminate
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D
cleanse
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C — contaminate.
“pollute” means v. to make something dirty or harmful to the environment
Common questions about “pollute”
What does “pollute” mean?
pollute — v. to make something dirty or harmful to the environment. In Chinese: 污染.
How do you pronounce “pollute”?
pollute is pronounced /pəˈluːt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pol · lute.
Is “pollute” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. pollute appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
