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
The study could indicate that these environmental pollutants are impacting human reproduction.
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 24 Apr. 2025
The report ranked pollution levels in counties and cities from best to worst, using a scale from F to A.
Air quality in the United States has been generally improving since the Clean Air Act was enacted in 1970, with levels of key pollutants dropping by nearly 80 percent.
—Rebecca Dzombak, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
These conditions often emerge during spring and summer when heat and stagnant air prevent pollutants from dispersing.
Chicago's heavy traffic and industrial activity contribute to the local ozone load.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Researchers from the University of Texas recently patrolled the neighborhoods in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades, and, according to a report by The New York Times, found particles of pollutants five times greater than normal.
—Dana O'Neil, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 24 Apr. 2025
The report ranked pollution levels in counties and cities from best to worst, using a scale from F to A.
Air quality in the United States has been generally improving since the Clean Air Act was enacted in 1970, with levels of key pollutants dropping by nearly 80 percent.
—Rebecca Dzombak, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
These conditions often emerge during spring and summer when heat and stagnant air prevent pollutants from dispersing.
Chicago's heavy traffic and industrial activity contribute to the local ozone load.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Researchers from the University of Texas recently patrolled the neighborhoods in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades, and, according to a report by The New York Times, found particles of pollutants five times greater than normal.
—Dana O'Neil, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pollutant
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By removing carrion from the environment, vultures contribute to nutrient recycling and keep contaminants from festering in soil and water.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
9 May 2025
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All those contaminants came from a mixture created by the researchers specifically for the test.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2025
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The contamination was discovered through routine sampling procedures, and the recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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Love and county public health officials are now recommending that property owners in affected areas consider potential soil contamination ahead of rebuilding efforts.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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“Pollutant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pollutant. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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