Etymology
Pollute derives from the Latin word "pollutus," which means "defiled, unclean." The word is related to "polluo," which means "to defile, sully, or taint."
Meaning
Pollute means to make something dirty, unclean, or impure. It can refer to the contamination of the environment, as well as the adulteration of food or other substances.
Origin
The word "pollute" has been used in English since the 14th century. It was originally used to describe the defilement of a sacred object or place. Over time, it came to be used more generally to refer to any type of contamination.
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