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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

pollute

IPA: /pəˈluːt/

KK: /pəˈluːt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something dirty or harmful, especially by adding waste or chemicals.

Example: Factories can pollute the air and water if they do not follow environmental regulations.

polluted

IPA: /pəˈluːtɪd/

KK: /pəˈluːtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Made dirty or contaminated, especially by harmful substances or waste.

Example: The river was polluted by industrial waste, making it unsafe for swimming.

verb

Definition: To make something dirty or harmful, especially by adding waste or chemicals.

Example: The river was polluted by industrial waste.

polluter

IPA: /pəˈluːtə/

KK: /pəˈluːtər/

noun

Definition: A person, company, or thing that causes pollution by introducing harmful substances into the environment.

Example: The factory was identified as a major polluter in the region, releasing toxic waste into the river.

polluting

IPA: /pəˈluːtɪŋ/

KK: /pəˈluːtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing harm to the environment by introducing harmful substances or waste.

Example: The polluting factories are affecting the air quality in the city.

verb

Definition: To make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to living things.

Example: The factory is polluting the river with toxic waste.

pollutive

IPA: /pəˈluːtɪv/

KK: /pəˈluːtɪv/

adjective

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.

polo

IPA: //ˈpoʊloʊ//

KK: /ˈpoʊloʊ/

noun

Definition: A sport played on horseback where players use mallets to hit a ball into a goal, or a water-based game where teams try to score by throwing a ball into the opposing team's net.

Example: The local club offers lessons for beginners who want to learn how to play polo.

polonaise

IPA: /ˌpɒləˈneɪz/

KK: /ˌpɒləˈneɪz/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a style of dish that is decorated with ingredients like chopped hard-boiled egg yolk, breadcrumbs, and parsley.

Example: The chef prepared a polonaise salad that looked very appealing.

noun

Definition: A formal and slow dance from Poland, usually performed by couples, often in a march-like style. It can also refer to music composed for this type of dance.

Example: The couple gracefully performed the polonaise at the wedding reception.

polyatomic

IPA: /ˌpɒliəˈtoʊmɪk/

KK: /pɑlɪəˈtoʊmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a molecule that consists of three or more atoms.

Example: Water is a polyatomic molecule because it has three atoms: two hydrogen and one oxygen.

polycarbonate

IPA: /ˌpɒlɪˈkɑːbəneɪt/

KK: /ˌpɑliˈkɑrbəˌneɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of strong and lightweight plastic that is often used as a substitute for glass because it is shatter-resistant.

Example: The safety glasses were made from polycarbonate to prevent shattering.

polygonal

IPA: /pəˈlɪɡənəl/

KK: /pəˈlɪɡənl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a shape that has multiple angles and sides, like triangles, squares, and other geometric figures.

Example: The artist used polygonal shapes to create a modern design.

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