Definition

Something that causes harm to the environment by introducing pollutants.

Example

The factory was fined for its pollutive practices that harmed the local river.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you heard about the new factory they're building downtown?

Yeah, I've heard it's going to be really pollutive for the area.

That's so frustrating! We need to protect our environment.

I completely agree; we should look into ways to oppose it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pollutive → It is formed from "pollut-" (from Latin "pollutus", meaning to make dirty or unclean) and "-ive" (meaning having the nature of). The word "pollutive" describes something that has the nature of making something dirty or unclean.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'makes dirty' ('pollut-') — that's why 'pollutive' refers to something that causes pollution.

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