as in contaminant
something that is or that makes impure
filtered the pollutants out of the water
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Recent Examples of pollutant
One primary reason is the difficulty in accurately measuring exposure due to several factors affecting results, such as wind, temperature, the proximity of sources, people’s varying sensitivity and the fact that the environment is also full of other pollutants.
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Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
The Valley acts as a bowl, trapping pollutants when the weather is stagnant.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
The agency reports that levels of ozone and other major air pollutants within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Ganatra also says more research is required to better understand how microplastic exposure fits in — and adds up — with exposure to other environmental pollutants and traditional health risk factors.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 25 June 2025
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Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
The Valley acts as a bowl, trapping pollutants when the weather is stagnant.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
The agency reports that levels of ozone and other major air pollutants within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Ganatra also says more research is required to better understand how microplastic exposure fits in — and adds up — with exposure to other environmental pollutants and traditional health risk factors.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pollutant
Noun
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There are several different contaminants that bath water filters can potentially filter.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
9 July 2025
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Third-party testing confirms that the supplement contains the ingredients listed on the label and is free from harmful contaminants.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Park Street Deli Pork Carnitas Aldi, in coordination with Cargill Meat Solutions Corp, halted sales of Park Street Deli Pork Carnitas (16 oz trays) on April 21 due to possible metal contamination.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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Human evacuation from war zones can open urban habitats to wildlife, while the destruction of green spaces or contamination of soil and water can fragment ecosystems and reduce genetic diversity.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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“Pollutant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pollutant. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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