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pollutants

noun
pəˈluː.tənts

Meaning

A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.
A substance that pollutes or contaminates.
Harmful substances that contaminate the environment, including air, water, and soil, potentially causing damage to living organisms and ecosystems.

Example Sentences

Pollutants contribute to environmental degradation.

Industrial pollutants harm aquatic life.

Pollutants in the air can have harmful effects on human health.

Synonyms

contaminants, impurities, toxins
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contaminants, impurities
Entry 2
contaminants, toxins, impurities
Entry 3
contaminants, toxins

Antonyms

purifiers, cleaners, clean substances, eco-friendly materials
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purifiers, cleaners
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purifiers, clean substances, eco-friendly materials
Entry 3
purifiers, cleaners

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