Polluted

/pəˈluːtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Made dirty or impure with harmful substances like chemicals, waste, or particles.

Etymology

From Latin 'pollutus,' past participle of 'polluere,' meaning 'to soil or defile.' Originally meant morally unclean, then evolved to mean physically contaminated.

Kelly Says

Air pollution kills more people annually than smoking—about 7 million deaths per year—yet it's often invisible, which is why many cities now have air quality apps that show pollution in real-time!

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