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
Connecting the drainage to the park will keep rainwater runoff from intense storms from flowing into Biscayne Bay and bringing with it a host of pollutants.
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Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
The rules regulating those seven pollutants, along with more than 180 others, were first imposed in the 1990s, but were rolled back during the first Trump administration.
—Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 22 May 2025
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021 invested billions in cleaning up legacy pollution, strengthening the country's water infrastructure and increasing resources to help businesses reduce toxic pollutants, with a focus on underserved and overburdened communities.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 19 May 2025
The pollutants have fueled algae growth in the water, which destroys sea grass — the main source of food for the state’s beloved manatees.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
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Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
The rules regulating those seven pollutants, along with more than 180 others, were first imposed in the 1990s, but were rolled back during the first Trump administration.
—Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 22 May 2025
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021 invested billions in cleaning up legacy pollution, strengthening the country's water infrastructure and increasing resources to help businesses reduce toxic pollutants, with a focus on underserved and overburdened communities.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 19 May 2025
The pollutants have fueled algae growth in the water, which destroys sea grass — the main source of food for the state’s beloved manatees.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pollutant
Noun
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Masks and disposable head-to-toe coverall suits act as a barrier against the dangerous contaminants.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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The team aims to identify solutions to mitigate or eliminate environmental contaminants and risks through not only physical building improvements, but also by providing families and property owners and managers with tools and resources to create healthier spaces.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Heed posted warnings Take signs about swimming risks and possible contamination seriously.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
23 May 2025
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Six schools have closed since the start of the year due to lead contamination, and only two have reopened.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
22 May 2025
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“Pollutant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pollutant. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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