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
Regulations zero in on specific pollutants, but Peller wants a broader picture.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Advocates say the move will result in greater emissions of heavy metals such as mercury and other toxic pollutants.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
Streamlined analysis can get the job done Analyzing contaminants in the environment helps detect the presence of hazardous pollutants, and doing so efficiently can prevent exposure to people.
—Andres B. Sanchez Alvarado, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
The model shows how stormwater washes everyday pollutants found on the roads to the farms into the town's rivers and streams.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Advocates say the move will result in greater emissions of heavy metals such as mercury and other toxic pollutants.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
Streamlined analysis can get the job done Analyzing contaminants in the environment helps detect the presence of hazardous pollutants, and doing so efficiently can prevent exposure to people.
—Andres B. Sanchez Alvarado, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
The model shows how stormwater washes everyday pollutants found on the roads to the farms into the town's rivers and streams.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pollutant
Noun
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Rugs enhance the decor, protect surfaces from damage, and outdoor mats help trap dirt, pesticides, and other contaminants from entering your home.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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That testing not only helps ensure bioavailability and efficacy, but also tests for purity, potency, and contaminants.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Cape Fear River supplies drinking water to more than 500,000 residents, but contamination from the expansion project would disproportionately harm people in low-income and minority populations.—
Patrick Sisson,
Scientific American,
9 Mar. 2026
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From small towns along the Mississippi to suburban cities like Crest Hill, the drinking water of more than 400,000 Illinoisans is at risk of contamination.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Pollutant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pollutant. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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