- plural of pollutant.
pollutants
Example Sentences
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EU regulation has been effective in reducing emissions from air pollutants, except for ozone, the report said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
These findings identify indoor surface cleaning and disinfection as key drivers of indoor atmospheric nanoparticle formation and highlight the need for improved building ventilation, air cleaning, and product formulation to mitigate exposure to secondary pollutants.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
EPA officials said on a call Monday that the change will not include pollutants that directly harm health such as carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide, which are regulated separately.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Zeldin told reporters that safeguards against "hazardous air pollutants" would remain in place "to safeguard human health".
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
The company is fined for each metric ton of pollutants over the legal limit.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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