as in contaminant
something that is or that makes impure
filtered the pollutants out of the water
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However, the bill received criticism from some home appliance groups who argued there is no substantial evidence of the health effects and that the label would ignore risks of pollutants stemming from electric stoves.
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Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Sep. 2024
The best air purifiers remove air pollutants like pollen, dust, smoke, and pet dander, and many can also help eliminate unwelcome odors.
—Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
The Indian government also launched its nationwide Clean Air Programme in 2019, ushering in strategies across 24 states and union territories to reduce particulate matter concentration, a term for air pollutants, by 40% by 2026.
—Noemi Cassanelli, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
It’s often caused by long-term exposure to tobacco smoke, chemical pollutants, and mineral, wood, or metal dusts that irritate the lungs; examples include emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
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Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Sep. 2024
The best air purifiers remove air pollutants like pollen, dust, smoke, and pet dander, and many can also help eliminate unwelcome odors.
—Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
The Indian government also launched its nationwide Clean Air Programme in 2019, ushering in strategies across 24 states and union territories to reduce particulate matter concentration, a term for air pollutants, by 40% by 2026.
—Noemi Cassanelli, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
It’s often caused by long-term exposure to tobacco smoke, chemical pollutants, and mineral, wood, or metal dusts that irritate the lungs; examples include emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Pollutant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pollutant. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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