as in contaminant
something that is or that makes impure
filtered the pollutants out of the water
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This model will help keep allergens and air pollutants at bay.
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Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
Many human activities release pollutants into the air, water and soil.
—Mahshid Ahmadi, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2024
Some caught fire as cooling systems failed, releasing huge volumes or pollutants into the air.
—James R. Elliott, Discover Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
The idea is that incoming Republican administrations can consider adopting some or all of its policies, which touch on just about every inch of the federal government, from veterans affairs and environmental pollutants to education and transportation.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 9 Oct. 2024
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Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
Many human activities release pollutants into the air, water and soil.
—Mahshid Ahmadi, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2024
Some caught fire as cooling systems failed, releasing huge volumes or pollutants into the air.
—James R. Elliott, Discover Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
The idea is that incoming Republican administrations can consider adopting some or all of its policies, which touch on just about every inch of the federal government, from veterans affairs and environmental pollutants to education and transportation.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Pollutant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pollutant. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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