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
Two charges of illegally discharging pollutants into the San Juan River.
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Arlyssa D. Becenti, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act required the coal industry to reduce the pollutants released into the air and water.
—Daniel Manzo, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
Groundwater standards for all pollutants are left up to individual states, making a patchwork approach across the country.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Plus floodwaters wash away soil and potentially carry pollutants and pathogens that contaminate edible plants.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
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Arlyssa D. Becenti, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act required the coal industry to reduce the pollutants released into the air and water.
—Daniel Manzo, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
Groundwater standards for all pollutants are left up to individual states, making a patchwork approach across the country.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Plus floodwaters wash away soil and potentially carry pollutants and pathogens that contaminate edible plants.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pollutant
Noun
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Crews worked continuously to prevent contaminants from entering rivers and local water supplies.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
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But since onions grow underground, concerns about bacteria, dirt, or pesticide residue are valid, especially if those contaminants could transfer to your cutting board, knife, or directly onto your food while working with them.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Use separate cutting boards and containers to avoid cross-contamination between raw meats and fruits and vegetables.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Ready-to-eat food subject to contamination by raw animal product.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Pollutant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pollutant. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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