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pollutants

 

[ pəˈluː.tənts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

environmental

Substances that contaminate the air, water, or soil and have harmful effects on living organisms.

Synonyms

contaminants, impurities, toxins.

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Word Description / Examples
pollutants

Used to describe harmful substances introduced into the environment. Commonly mentioned in discussions about air and water quality.

  • Factories have been identified as major sources of air pollutants.
contaminants

Refers to any substances that make something dirty or harmful. Often used in the context of food safety, water purity, and industrial processes.

  • The water test revealed several contaminants, including heavy metals.
  • It's important to remove any contaminants from the machinery before use.
toxins

Specifically refers to poisons produced by living organisms (like plants, animals, and bacteria) that can cause disease or harm. Often mentioned in medical and biological contexts.

  • The snake's bite releases toxins that can be fatal if not treated promptly.
impurities

Usually refers to unwanted substances within a material that are not necessarily harmful. Commonly used in chemistry, manufacturing, and natural resource processing.

  • The sugar needs to be refined to remove impurities.

Examples of usage

  • Factories release pollutants into the atmosphere.
  • The pollutants from the chemical spill affected the local wildlife.
  • Reducing pollutants is essential for protecting the environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "pollutants" in other languages:

🇵🇹 poluentes

🇮🇳 प्रदूषक

🇩🇪 Schadstoffe

🇮🇩 polutan

🇺🇦 забруднювачі

🇵🇱 zanieczyszczenia

🇯🇵 汚染物質

🇫🇷 polluants

🇪🇸 contaminantes

🇹🇷 kirleticiler

🇰🇷 오염 물질

🇸🇦 ملوثات

🇨🇿 znečišťující látky

🇸🇰 znečisťujúce látky

🇨🇳 污染物

🇸🇮 onesnaževalci

🇮🇸 mengunarefni

🇰🇿 ластаушылар

🇬🇪 დამაბინძურებლები

🇦🇿 çirkləndiricilər

🇲🇽 contaminantes

Etymology

The term pollutants originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the Latin word 'polluere' meaning 'make foul, defile'. The awareness of pollutants and their impact on the environment has grown significantly over the years, leading to various regulations and initiatives to reduce pollution.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,812 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.