Synonyms for
Pollutants
Definition
Pollutants are substances or things that make the air, water, soil, or other parts of the environment dirty or harmful.
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Common collocations
- air pollutants
- water pollutants
- harmful pollutants
- toxic pollutants
- environmental pollutants
- industrial pollutants
- chemical pollutants
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Usage note
Pollutants refers to substances that cause harm to the environment or living organisms. It is often used in scientific and environmental contexts.
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Example sentences
- The pollutants from the cars are causing air pollution.
- The factory was fined for releasing pollutants into the river.
- We need to reduce the amount of pollutants we produce.
- Pollutants can harm plants and animals.
- The water treatment plant removes pollutants from the water supply.
Quotes
The environment is where we all meet; where all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share. - Lady Bird Johnson
“The environment and the economy are really both two sides of the same coin. You cannot sustain the economy if you don’t take care of the environment.” - Wangari Maathai
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” - Albert Einstein