Introduce contaminants into (the environment) (7)

I believe the answer is:

pollute

(Other definitions for pollute that I've seen before include "Make dirty or impure" , "Taint or contaminate, air or water" , "Contaminate; defile" , "Taint, foul" , "Add impurities" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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