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
Following the recommendations from the NWS helps bolster your safety during air quality alerts, minimizing your exposure to potentially harmful pollutants.
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Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 16 June 2026
Additionally, the brand claims the formula’s hero ingredient, the humectant L-Glutamic Acid, helps balance skin pH, protecting it from dryness and pollutants.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Her award-winning project, an artificial flower system, aims to guide pollinating insects toward nearby flower-rich areas amid urban air pollutants disrupting floral odors.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
Key Takeaways Indoor concentrations of common pollutants can be two to five times higher than outdoor levels, according to the EPA.
—Kat Tretina, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
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Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 16 June 2026
Additionally, the brand claims the formula’s hero ingredient, the humectant L-Glutamic Acid, helps balance skin pH, protecting it from dryness and pollutants.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Her award-winning project, an artificial flower system, aims to guide pollinating insects toward nearby flower-rich areas amid urban air pollutants disrupting floral odors.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
Key Takeaways Indoor concentrations of common pollutants can be two to five times higher than outdoor levels, according to the EPA.
—Kat Tretina, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pollutant
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Complaints can be submitted by calling 1-800-CUT-SMOG (1-800-288-7664), or by using the agency's online complaint system to report air contaminants both indoors and outdoors.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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However, use caution with glossy and highly-colored cardboard, which may contain contaminants that aren’t safe for food gardens.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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These advisories account for that lingering contamination.—
Daniel Bain,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
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The plans have touched off stiff opposition from neighbors worried about soil erosion, already a problem in an area of steeply sloping topography, and potential well contamination.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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“Pollutant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pollutant. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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