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 air quality reading shows the most prevalent type of pollutant currently present.
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John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
When the permit was being considered and public comments expressed concern about how the facility would affect the environment, Kelly Keel, TCEQ’s executive director, said the wastewater wasn’t expected to contain any residual lithium, chemical runoff or other harmful pollutants.
—Arcelia Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Apr. 2026
Trees and plants sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, filter pollutants from the air and reduce urban temperatures through shade, according to The Nature Conservancy.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Counties were graded based on how much smog and soot the researchers detected, in addition to the length of time the pollutants were there.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
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John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
When the permit was being considered and public comments expressed concern about how the facility would affect the environment, Kelly Keel, TCEQ’s executive director, said the wastewater wasn’t expected to contain any residual lithium, chemical runoff or other harmful pollutants.
—Arcelia Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Apr. 2026
Trees and plants sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, filter pollutants from the air and reduce urban temperatures through shade, according to The Nature Conservancy.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Counties were graded based on how much smog and soot the researchers detected, in addition to the length of time the pollutants were there.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pollutant
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Abbott, one of the nation’s largest formula makers, urged the FDA to set scientific standards for contaminants in infant formula.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Abbott, one of the nation's largest formula makers, urged the FDA to set scientific standards for contaminants in infant formula.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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For this reason, many food safety experts recommend using a non-wooden cutting board for raw meat and poultry to reduce cross-contamination.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
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An area of Cuesta Park was without water after a mistake at a construction site caused water contamination.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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“Pollutant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pollutant. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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