Synonyms of pollutants

pollutants

noun

plural of pollutant

as in contaminants

something that is or that makes impure

filtered the pollutants out of the water

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contaminants
• contaminations
• sludges
• impurities
• defects
• irregularities
• soil
• adulterants
• stains
• dirt
• defilements
• spots
• abnormalities
• faults
• muck
• grime
• filth
• blots
• blotches
• taints
• flaws
• blemishes
• smut
• imperfections
• scums
• disfigurements

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• filters
• refiners
• purifiers
• clarifiers
• purities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pollutants

What is worse, pollutants in the upper atmosphere remain much longer than those emitted by cars and factory chimneys close to the ground. — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Ocean Friendly Gardens restores healthy watersheds by using native plants to filter pollutants and soak up extra water and by upgrading landscapes to maintain rainwater runoff and direct water back into the ground instead of storm drains. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Besides clearing pollutants from the air, aloe vera plants can also soothe burns and sunburn thanks to thick sap in their spiky leaves. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026

Officials step up monitoring for ammonia and other pollutants after levels far above state health benchmarks, as Lineage insists its refrigeration system is intact while rushing an expensive, high-speed cleanup. — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

Philly neighborhoods with a higher percentage of green areas, by contrast, have lower levels of diesel particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide and other toxic air pollutants, which inflame and irritate the respiratory system. — Mahbubur Meenar, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026

The air district is warning residents that wildfire smoke contains fine particulate matter and other harmful pollutants, adding that exposure is unhealthy, even for short periods of time. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026

That has raised concerns that pollutants could spread if the debris is not properly sorted and disposed of. — ABC News, 29 July 2026

With construction, egg masses buried beneath sand may not survive, and dredging can also release pollutants, including heavy metals, that could affect the iconic snail. — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026