
Pollute
Environmental Focus
Used for actions harming nature, like releasing chemicals into rivers or smoke into the air.

Industries must reduce practices that pollute our rivers.
Physical Impact
Refers to direct physical contamination of the natural world.

Littering non-biodegradable waste can severely pollute the ocean.
Health Relevance
Emphasizes that pollution can affect health, leading to diseases or conditions.

Cities with cars that pollute heavily often have higher asthma rates.
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