Synonyms of pollutant

pollutant

noun

pə-ˈlü-tᵊnt 

as in contaminant

something that is or that makes impure

filtered the pollutants out of the water

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contaminant
• contamination
• sludge
• defect
• impurity
• soil
• irregularity
• stain
• adulterant
• defilement
• dirt
• taint
• spot
• abnormality
• muck
• filth
• grime
• blot
• fault
• scum
• blotch
• flaw
• smut
• disfigurement
• blemish
• imperfection

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• filter
• purifier
• refiner
• clarifier
• purity
• cleanliness
• immaculateness

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of pollutant

Will groundwater pollutants rise to the level of declaring it a superfund site right smack in the middle of densely populated North Broward? —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2024

Black women, who are more likely to live in urban areas near industrial sites, face higher exposure to pollutants that exacerbate respiratory illnesses, cancer risks, and other health issues. —Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 6 Nov. 2024

Concentrations of surface-level ozone, an air pollutant that contributes to respiratory and heart issues, repeatedly surpassed federal air quality standards over that period. —Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 8 Nov. 2024

In addition, scientists are hopeful that the new satellite could mitigate the number of pollutants released into the atmosphere. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024