as in contaminants
something that is or that makes impure
filtered the pollutants out of the water
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Recent Examples of pollutants
And although data surrounding the health effects directly connected to data centers haven’t been around for long, there are decades of data linking negative health outcomes to the pollutants that come from those turbines.
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Sofi Zeman
june 22, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026
Following the recommendations from the NWS helps bolster your safety during air quality alerts, minimizing your exposure to potentially harmful pollutants.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 20 June 2026
This is because hot sunny conditions also aid the formation of super pollutants, like tropospheric zone, black carbon and methane, which pollute the air, causing impacting human health and damage to crops.
—Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Other speakers raised concerns about potential odors and air pollutants emanating from the wastewater treatment facility and about how the facility might exacerbate flooding in the area.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
The methane gas turbines, located near homes and schools, are known to produce a cocktail of toxic pollutants.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Following the recommendations from the NWS helps bolster your safety during air quality alerts, minimizing your exposure to potentially harmful pollutants.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 16 June 2026
Additionally, the brand claims the formula’s hero ingredient, the humectant L-Glutamic Acid, helps balance skin pH, protecting it from dryness and pollutants.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Key Takeaways Indoor concentrations of common pollutants can be two to five times higher than outdoor levels, according to the EPA.
—Kat Tretina, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
Sofi Zeman
june 22, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026
Following the recommendations from the NWS helps bolster your safety during air quality alerts, minimizing your exposure to potentially harmful pollutants.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 20 June 2026
This is because hot sunny conditions also aid the formation of super pollutants, like tropospheric zone, black carbon and methane, which pollute the air, causing impacting human health and damage to crops.
—Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Other speakers raised concerns about potential odors and air pollutants emanating from the wastewater treatment facility and about how the facility might exacerbate flooding in the area.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
The methane gas turbines, located near homes and schools, are known to produce a cocktail of toxic pollutants.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Following the recommendations from the NWS helps bolster your safety during air quality alerts, minimizing your exposure to potentially harmful pollutants.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 16 June 2026
Additionally, the brand claims the formula’s hero ingredient, the humectant L-Glutamic Acid, helps balance skin pH, protecting it from dryness and pollutants.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Key Takeaways Indoor concentrations of common pollutants can be two to five times higher than outdoor levels, according to the EPA.
—Kat Tretina, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pollutants
contaminants
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Complaints can be submitted by calling 1-800-CUT-SMOG (1-800-288-7664), or by using the agency's online complaint system to report air contaminants both indoors and outdoors.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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However, use caution with glossy and highly-colored cardboard, which may contain contaminants that aren’t safe for food gardens.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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“Pollutants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pollutants. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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