pollutant
UK/pә'lu:tәnt/US
TOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
A harmful substance that contaminates air, water, or soil, especially as waste from human activity.
污染物；污染物质
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpollutroot
+
antperforming, being in a state
=pollutant
Common Collocations
- 1.toxic pollutant有毒污染物
- 2.air pollutant大气污染物
- 3.release pollutants排放污染物
- 4.industrial pollutant工业污染物
Example Sentences
- 1.
Carbon monoxide is a dangerous pollutant released by vehicle exhaust.
- 2.
The factory was fined for releasing toxic pollutants into the river.
- 3.
Stricter regulations are needed to limit industrial pollutants in the atmosphere.