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
Then, floodplains will play a critical role in absorbing runoff and pollutants.
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Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Opponents argue that xAI understated the amount of pollution that will be emitted by its turbines in its permit application, with particular concerns around smog-forming nitrogen oxides and other pollutants that can be harmful to human health, including formaldehyde and airborne particulate matter.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Fires caused by Israeli strikes on oil reservoirs on Saturday burned for multiple days, prompting Iranian officials to warn residents against acid and toxic rain that resulted from the significant amount of pollutants in the air.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Some chemicals are more difficult to capture than others, and environmental conditions such as temperature, sunlight or airflow can influence how efficiently samplers absorb pollutants.
—Yaw Edu Essandoh, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Opponents argue that xAI understated the amount of pollution that will be emitted by its turbines in its permit application, with particular concerns around smog-forming nitrogen oxides and other pollutants that can be harmful to human health, including formaldehyde and airborne particulate matter.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Fires caused by Israeli strikes on oil reservoirs on Saturday burned for multiple days, prompting Iranian officials to warn residents against acid and toxic rain that resulted from the significant amount of pollutants in the air.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Some chemicals are more difficult to capture than others, and environmental conditions such as temperature, sunlight or airflow can influence how efficiently samplers absorb pollutants.
—Yaw Edu Essandoh, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pollutant
Noun
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Rugs enhance the decor, protect surfaces from damage, and outdoor mats help trap dirt, pesticides, and other contaminants from entering your home.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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That testing not only helps ensure bioavailability and efficacy, but also tests for purity, potency, and contaminants.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Cape Fear River supplies drinking water to more than 500,000 residents, but contamination from the expansion project would disproportionately harm people in low-income and minority populations.—
Patrick Sisson,
Scientific American,
9 Mar. 2026
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From small towns along the Mississippi to suburban cities like Crest Hill, the drinking water of more than 400,000 Illinoisans is at risk of contamination.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Pollutant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pollutant. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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