Definition of pollutant
:something that pollutes
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filtered the pollutants out of the water
Recent Examples of pollutant from the Web
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The group accused the Environmental Protection Agency of focusing only on exposures like arsenic, lead, asbestos, and pollutants such as those found in gasoline, while ignoring mold exposure.
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DALLAS (AP) — Exxon Mobil has released pollutants into the air from a refinery that was caught in the storm pounding the Texas Coast.
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ExxonMobil acknowledged Tuesday that Hurricane Harvey damaged two of its refineries, prompting the release of hazardous pollutants.
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Mr. Liang, who helped develop the software that concealed high levels of pollutants generated by Volkswagen’s diesel engines, reached a plea deal with prosecutors last year after agreeing to assist in the government’s investigation of the company.
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Those opposed to the business at Perry Ford at 2000 Roosevelt Ave., cited potential health concerns from pollutants from vehicles, water runoff into storm drains and cleansers.
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What a stunningly beautiful and eco-friendly way to keep pollutants from the lake that Jedlicka has come to love.
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Meanwhile, the researchers at West Virginia University who first detected VW’s excess emissions continue to search for pollutant-spewing automobiles.
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As a person of the world, your face and hair collect oil, dirt, and air pollutants as the day progresses.
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First Known Use of pollutant
1892
pollutant Synonyms
Synonyms
adulterant, contaminant, contamination, defilement, impurityRelated Words
blot, blotch, spot, stain, taint; dirt, filth, grime, muck, scum, sludge, smut, soil; blemish, defect, disfigurement, fault, flaw; abnormality, imperfection, irregularityNear Antonyms
clarifier, filter, purifier, refiner; cleanliness, immaculateness, purityPOLLUTANT Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of pollutant for English Language Learners
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: a substance that makes land, water, air, etc., dirty and not safe or suitable to use : something that causes pollution
POLLUTANT Defined for Kids
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Definition of pollutant for Students
:a substance that makes something (as air or water) impure and often unsafe
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