Polluting: meaning, definitions and examples
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polluting
[ pəˈluːtɪŋ ]
environmental impact
To contaminate or make impure, especially by introducing harmful or toxic substances into the environment.
Synonyms
contaminate, dirty, spoil, taint
Examples of usage
- Factory emissions are polluting the air in the city.
- The oil spill is polluting the ocean and harming marine life.
social impact
To corrupt or degrade something with harmful or undesirable elements.
Synonyms
corrupt, degrade, poison, tarnish
Examples of usage
- Negative news stories are polluting the minds of young children.
- Hate speech on social media is polluting the online community.
environmental issue
The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.
Synonyms
contamination, poisoning, tainting, toxicity
Examples of usage
- The government is taking measures to reduce water pollution in the river.
- Polluting of the soil with chemicals can have long-term consequences.
Translations
Translations of the word "polluting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 poluente
🇮🇳 प्रदूषणकारी
🇩🇪 verschmutzend
🇮🇩 mencemari
🇺🇦 забруднювальний
🇵🇱 zanieczyszczający
🇯🇵 汚染する
🇫🇷 polluant
🇪🇸 contaminante
🇹🇷 kirletici
🇰🇷 오염시키는
🇸🇦 ملوث
🇨🇿 znečišťující
🇸🇰 znečisťujúci
🇨🇳 污染的
🇸🇮 onesnažujoč
🇮🇸 mengandi
🇰🇿 ластаушы
🇬🇪 დაბინძურება
🇦🇿 çirkləndirici
🇲🇽 contaminante
Word origin
The word 'polluting' originates from the Latin word 'pollutus', meaning 'defiled' or 'unclean'. The concept of pollution has been recognized throughout history, with ancient civilizations understanding the negative impact of contaminating the environment. Industrialization and urbanization in the 19th and 20th centuries led to increased pollution levels, resulting in environmental movements advocating for cleaner practices. Today, pollution remains a global concern, with efforts focused on reducing emissions and preserving the planet for future generations.
See also: pollutant, pollute, polluted, polluter, pollution.