- plural of pollutant.
pollutants
Example Sentences
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Alongside greenhouse gases, gas plants emit fine particulate matter, linked to a range of heart and lung problems; nitrogen oxides, which aggravate respiratory disease; and hazardous air pollutants including mercury, formaldehyde and benzene.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
The agency also refused to assign any benefits to the reduction of pollutants like nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide.
From Slate ● Aug. 2, 2026
Scientists also recorded higher levels of other firework-related pollutants, including fine particulate matter and sulfate and potassium ions.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 4, 2026
As whole house fans and swamp coolers can suck additional pollutants inside, the department recommends using air purifiers or air conditioners as alternatives when possible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
The failure of bee colonies was caused by a wide range of factors, including but not limited to pathogens, pests, pesticides, pollutants, habitat loss, climate variability, agricultural production intensification, and crop management practices.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
