polluted
verbHow many syllables in polluted?
There are 3 syllables in the word polluted.How to pronounce polluted:
Definition of polluted:
- polluted (verb):
- to make ceremonially or morally impure defile
- to contaminate with poisonous or harmful substances
Synonyms for polluted:
adulterated
alloyed
blended
combined
contaminated
corrupted
dilute
diluted
impure
mixed
soiled
spoiled
tainted
thinned
unfiltered
weakened
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- politic
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- physicist
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- perspirant
- persistence
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