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
The buoys measure sea-surface temperature, currents and changes in ocean chemistry due to carbon dioxide emissions and other pollutants.
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Scott Neuman,
NPR,
26 June 2026
The amount of pollutants found at the site is deemed the reason for the exorbitant cost.
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Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
26 June 2026
Urban waterbodies are often harsh environments with a variety of challenges, including high temperatures, low levels of dissolved oxygen, and pollutants.
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Eric Palkovacs,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
Furthermore, earthen walls are natural air conditioners, which regulate indoor humidity, trap pollutants, and insulate rooms against extreme heat and cold.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pollutant
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
26 June 2026
The amount of pollutants found at the site is deemed the reason for the exorbitant cost.
—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
26 June 2026
Urban waterbodies are often harsh environments with a variety of challenges, including high temperatures, low levels of dissolved oxygen, and pollutants.
—
Eric Palkovacs,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
Furthermore, earthen walls are natural air conditioners, which regulate indoor humidity, trap pollutants, and insulate rooms against extreme heat and cold.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pollutant
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Seventy-five chemicals and four chemical groups (microplastics, pharmaceuticals, PFAS chemicals, and disinfection byproducts) were listed on the 2026 contaminant list.
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Hazardous materials crews also responded because of concerns that water used to fight the fire could carry chemicals and other contaminants into nearby storm drains.
Noun
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Without effective cleaning and sanitizing, these contaminants can be difficult to remove and may increase the risk of cross-contamination.
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As mentioned, the four-color Benchy demonstrated accurate color registration with minimal visible contamination between color transitions.
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“Pollutant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pollutant. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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