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pollutant

noun pol·lut·ant \pə-ˈlü-t^ənt\

: a substance that makes land, water, air, etc., dirty and not safe or suitable to use : something that causes pollution

Full Definition of POLLUTANT

: something that pollutes

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First Known Use of POLLUTANT

1892

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Synonyms: adulterant, contaminant, contamination, defilement, impurity

Rhymes with POLLUTANT

disputant

POLLUTANT Defined for Kids

pollutant

noun pol·lut·ant \pə-ˈlü-t^ənt\

Definition of POLLUTANT for Kids

: a substance that makes something (as air or water) impure and often unsafe

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pollutant

noun pol·lut·ant \pə-ˈlüt-^ənt\

Medical Definition of POLLUTANT

: something that pollutes

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