pollutant

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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-derived
pollutroot
+
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.

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