get polluted

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Describes the process of changing to a contaminated state (more informal).

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  • Many rivers can easily get polluted by industrial waste.
  • If we don't take action, the air will continue to get polluted by car fumes.
  • After the chemical leak, the groundwater quickly got polluted.
  • The soil will get polluted if hazardous materials are dumped there.
  • We must work together to prevent our oceans from getting polluted.
  • Drinking water sources often get polluted by agricultural runoff.
  • In densely populated cities, the air tends to get polluted very quickly.
  • Don't let the local park's pond get polluted by throwing trash into it.
  • The ecosystem will inevitably get polluted if current trends continue.
  • Has the tap water in your area ever got polluted from burst pipes?