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 coalition noted that current atmospheric conditions — including marine layer inversions and low winds — may be trapping pollutants at ground level, worsening exposure for residents.
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Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Erb noted the installation of a baghouse to capture pollutants from the melt shop, upgrades to the furnace emissions collection system, ductwork, fans and installation of additional air monitoring technology.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Proponents raised health concerns about exposure to pollutants and hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, which injects water, chemicals and other substances underground to break through rocks to extract the minerals.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Persistent allergy sufferers may be surprised to learn that even the tidiest indoor spaces can be full of pollutants.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
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Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Erb noted the installation of a baghouse to capture pollutants from the melt shop, upgrades to the furnace emissions collection system, ductwork, fans and installation of additional air monitoring technology.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Proponents raised health concerns about exposure to pollutants and hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, which injects water, chemicals and other substances underground to break through rocks to extract the minerals.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Persistent allergy sufferers may be surprised to learn that even the tidiest indoor spaces can be full of pollutants.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pollutant
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Using a combination of durable ceramic materials and specialized membranes, the filtration unit can remove extremely small contaminants while maintaining stable operation through a self-cleaning thermal mechanism that prevents buildup and degradation over time.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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At locations with little or no planning for floods, contaminants could be released into surrounding communities and taxpayer dollars already invested in remediation could be wasted, the review found.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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If contamination or overdevelopment disrupts those aquifer systems, species like Gveleshapia kvevri could be lost before science even documents their existence.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Mead Johnson fortifier used in the head-to-head clinical trial sponsored by Abbott was acidified to prevent bacterial contamination.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Pollutant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pollutant. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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