1. causing pollution; contaminating the environment

1. present participle of pollute; contaminating or making dirty with harmful substances
Usage: present participle form

Examples

• The factory is polluting the nearby river with chemical waste.
• Polluting industries must follow strict environmental regulations.
• Cars are polluting the air in major cities.
• The oil spill is polluting miles of coastline.
• Many polluting substances are banned by law.
• We need to stop polluting our oceans with plastic.
• The polluting effects of coal power are well documented.