pollutant
n.
contaminant, material that soils or dirties
Pollution
Pollution is the introduction of pollutants (whether
chemical substances, or
energy such as noise, heat, or light) into the environment to such a point that its effects become harmful to human health, other living organisms, or the environment.
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pollutant
Noun
1. waste matter that contaminates the water or air or soil
(hypernym) waste, waste material, waste matter, waste product
(hyponym) dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, DDT
(derivation) pollute, foul, contaminate
Pollutant
Generally, any substance introduced into the environment that adversely affects the usefulness of a resource or the health of humans, animals, or ecosystems..
pollutant