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/pəˈluːtənts/ · pol·u·tants
noun
- Substances or agents that pollute the environment, such as chemicals, waste, or emissions. The government implemented regulations to reduce the amount of pollutants released into the air.
- People or groups responsible for polluting the environment, often through their actions or decisions. The company was fined for being a major pollutant in the local community.
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Did you know? The term 'pollutants' gained widespread use in the 1960s and 1970s, as environmental concerns and regulations became more prominent, particularly in the United States.