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
Always use proper ventilation while cooking to prevent the buildup of carbon monoxide and air pollutants.
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Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Microplastics have become a hot topic in recent years, particularly with the proliferation of these microscopic pollutants in the earth’s water supplies.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
The program, which calculates values that can be used to set limits for pollutants in drinking water and cleanup levels for toxic sites, has been a frequent target of industry.
—Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 17 Oct. 2025
Mangrove ecosystems are essential for coastlines because of their ability to provide shelter for animals, prevent erosion of the coast, protect against storms and filter pollutants from the water, according to The Nature Conservancy.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
When air is stagnant, pollutants don't get dispersed, allowing ozone to build up to unhealthy levels.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Some examples of environmental factors include chemical pollutants found in the air and water, microbes, sunlight, diet and medications.
—Mitzi Nagarkatti, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
The waste introduces pollutants like nitrate into drinking water and nearby rivers and lakes.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Those standards aimed to reduce the amount of harmful air pollutants reaching nearby residents.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 9 Oct. 2025
Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Microplastics have become a hot topic in recent years, particularly with the proliferation of these microscopic pollutants in the earth’s water supplies.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
The program, which calculates values that can be used to set limits for pollutants in drinking water and cleanup levels for toxic sites, has been a frequent target of industry.
—Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 17 Oct. 2025
Mangrove ecosystems are essential for coastlines because of their ability to provide shelter for animals, prevent erosion of the coast, protect against storms and filter pollutants from the water, according to The Nature Conservancy.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
When air is stagnant, pollutants don't get dispersed, allowing ozone to build up to unhealthy levels.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Some examples of environmental factors include chemical pollutants found in the air and water, microbes, sunlight, diet and medications.
—Mitzi Nagarkatti, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
The waste introduces pollutants like nitrate into drinking water and nearby rivers and lakes.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Those standards aimed to reduce the amount of harmful air pollutants reaching nearby residents.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pollutants
contaminants
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The screens on your windows and doors—though small—can still allow dirt, dust, pollen, and other contaminants inside.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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Similarly, solid additives like fillers or glues may remain as contaminants.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Pollutants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pollutants. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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