polluting

Polluting is the act of damaging or destroying something by releasing harmful substances into the environment. Polluting can happen in many different ways, from dumping pollutants into a river to burning coal to create smoke.

  • The pollution from the factory is causing the river to become polluted.

  • The pollution from the factory is making it difficult for people to breathe.

Definition of polluting

verb

To make something harmful, especially by the addition of some unwanted product.

verb

To make something or somewhere less suitable for some activity, especially by the introduction of some unnatural factor.

verb

To corrupt or profane

verb

To violate sexually; to debauch; to dishonour.

adjective

Adapted or tending to pollute; causing defilement or pollution.

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Example Sentences for polluting

  • 1

    The polluted water kills the moss.

  • 2

    If the pollutant is soluble in water it will be excreted by the organism.

  • 3

    If the pollutant is soluble in water, it will be excreted by the organism.

  • 4

    The water must be free of pollutants and be clean.

  • 5

    The water must be free of pollutants and clean.

  • 6

    Burgers pollute environment worse than trucks do.

  • 7

    The air pollution is affecting the environment because of the acid rain.

  • 8

    Factories pollute the oceans by dumping chemicals into the water.

  • 9

    The water in the oceans are becoming more and more polluted.

  • 10

    Air pollution from metallurgical plants is the main problem for the environment.