pollute in German
pollute in German is verschmutzen — pollute means to make air, water, or land dirty or harmful, usually by adding waste or chemicals.
pollute in German
verschmutzen
(transitive) To make something harmful, especially by the addition of some unwanted product.
What does "pollute" mean?
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verb To make air, water, or land dirty or harmful, usually by adding waste or chemicals.
"The factory was fined for polluting the river with chemical runoff."
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verb To spoil or corrupt something figuratively, such as an idea, discussion, or reputation.
"Rumors polluted the negotiations before they even began."
pollute in a sentence
- The factory was fined for polluting the river with chemical runoff.
- Car exhaust pollutes the air in busy cities.
- Rumors polluted the negotiations before they even began.
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What is "pollute" in German?
"pollute" in German is verschmutzen. pollute means: To make air, water, or land dirty or harmful, usually by adding waste or chemicals.
How do you use "pollute" in a sentence?
Example: "The factory was fined for polluting the river with chemical runoff." In German, "pollute" is verschmutzen.
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