How Do You Spell POLLUTES?

Pronunciation: [pəlˈuːts] (IPA)

The word "pollutes" is spelled with two syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. The vowel sound in the first syllable is the short "o" sound as in "hot" (IPA symbol: ɑ), while the second syllable has the long "u" sound as in "mute" (IPA symbol: u). The final "s" is pronounced as the voiceless "s" sound (IPA symbol: s). This word is commonly used to describe the act of harming or contaminating the environment with toxic substances.

POLLUTES Meaning and Definition

1. Pollutes is a verb in its third person singular form, specifically pertaining to the present tense. It is derived from the base word "pollute," which refers to the act of contaminating or making impure something, such as air, water, or the environment in general.

   When an entity pollutes, it means they are actively causing harm or introducing harmful substances or contaminants into a particular environment. This could include the release of harmful chemicals, waste, emissions, or any other form of harmful material that has negative repercussions on the surroundings or organisms within that ecosystem. The act of polluting can result in adverse effects on the health and well-being of living organisms, including humans, animals, and plants.

   Pollution can occur through various means, including industrial activities, improper waste management, agricultural practices, and human activities in general. It can contaminate water bodies, soil, and air, thus disrupting the natural balance and functioning of ecosystems.

   Efforts to combat pollution involve adopting sustainable practices, implementing regulations and policies to control emissions and waste management, and raising awareness about the importance of environmental conservation. Reducing pollution is crucial in safeguarding the health of ecosystems and ensuring a sustainable future for all living beings.

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Etymology of POLLUTES

The word "pollutes" comes from the Latin verb "polluere". In Latin, "polluere" originally meant "to soil, defile, make dirty". It is derived from the combination of the prefix "po-" (a variant of "pro-", meaning "in front of" or "forward") and the verb "luere" (meaning "to smear, stain, pollute"). Over time, "polluere" has evolved in different languages to take on the sense of contaminating or making impure, as it is understood today in English.

Similar spelling words for POLLUTES

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• polytheism,
• poll tax,
• politicise,
• poultice,
• politics,
• politick,
• politico,
• politic,
• politis,
• politz,
• politesse.

Conjugate verb Pollutes

CONDITIONAL

I would pollute

we would pollute

you would pollute

he/she/it would pollute

they would pollute

FUTURE

I will pollute

we will pollute

you will pollute

he/she/it will pollute

they will pollute

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have polluted

we will have polluted

you will have polluted

he/she/it will have polluted

they will have polluted

PAST

I polluted

we polluted

you polluted

he/she/it polluted

they polluted

PAST PERFECT

I had polluted

we had polluted

you had polluted

he/she/it had polluted

they had polluted

PRESENT

I pollute

we pollute

you pollute

he/she/it pollutes

they pollute

PRESENT PERFECT

I have polluted

we have polluted

you have polluted

he/she/it has polluted

they have polluted

I am polluting

we are polluting

you are polluting

he/she/it is polluting

they are polluting

I was polluting

we were polluting

you were polluting

he/she/it was polluting

they were polluting

I will be polluting

we will be polluting

you will be polluting

he/she/it will be polluting

they will be polluting

I have been polluting

we have been polluting

you have been polluting

he/she/it has been polluting

they have been polluting

I had been polluting

we had been polluting

you had been polluting

he/she/it had been polluting

they had been polluting

I will have been polluting

we will have been polluting

you will have been polluting

he/she/it will have been polluting

they will have been polluting

I would have polluted

we would have polluted

you would have polluted

he/she/it would have polluted

they would have polluted

I would be polluting

we would be polluting

you would be polluting

he/she/it would be polluting

they would be polluting

I would have been polluting

we would have been polluting

you would have been polluting

he/she/it would have been polluting

they would have been polluting